The factors within your control/influence are much greater than some modest market environment headwinds.

Answer: YesI do not think your position on your other properties would influence my advice in this situation.

Plus, Ohio's landlord-friendly reputation really boosts its overall appeal.

The long-term benefits seem promising, but it's a considerable leap.Delay Action and Save More: Alternatively, I could pause any immediate investment, focusing on boosting my savings for a larger down payment on a more significant property next year.Your experiences, insights, and any advice you can share would be immensely valuable to me.

Obviously there could be other details that can influence the outlook on the investment, but it seems like a good one to make an offer at least.

I appreciate the confidence boost @Bruce Woodruff!

Boost cash flow early on: Cost segregation allows you to increase your current cash flow because by reducing your current tax bill, you have more money that can be put to work.

Ive had success using my sphere of influence. 

Not complaining or saying you guys are doing anything wrong, just disclosing my bias for working with partners who are responsive and accessible and how this is a sensitive area (for me) that greatly influences my decisions when choosing to work with someone or not.

Meetups are great, do your diligence on gurus as much as your would anything else in real estate, but you have to remember some of these gurus are worth a lot of money and have the knowledge, training, coaching, and most importantly network and influence to help accelerate your business. so are they expensive .. yes.. could they be worth.. yes, depends on you.. your ability, and progress. but if you dont have money, then i suggest learning everything you can for free, go to local meetups and reias that dont pitch and connect with as many experienced investors as you can, you may connect with me as well, my contact info is on my page.