Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

As others have suggested, you can actually buy property with a specific IRA account.

Asking about the SW suburbs specifically, in the land of long sidewalks and big actual parking lots. 

I don't know anything specific about the Cincy market (and what the type of neighborhood this one is in - (A, B, C, etc.), but I've been told it's very similar to where I live in St.

I can also share some great resources and guides to get you started.Let me know what specifically you're looking to learn, and we can set up a time to talk.

Is there specific tool you like to use in order to manage your property in regards to rent collection, report maintenance issue etc.?

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Without know more specifics, I'd suggest selling what you have now and investing in properties closer to where you live (and pursue 1031 exchanges).

On the specifics of this 700 a month program.. its small money and if you get inspiration from it then by all means.. but so many ( not saying you of course) will go into credit card debt for this stuff.. that's no beuno .. 

Eventually I realized that you really just need to look for a deal that fits your criteria.