I figured this could possibly put me in a good position for a cash-out refinance when I’m ready to move on to a second property.If I stick within my budget, Philadelphia seems to offer the most housing availability, but I’m concerned about most houses available being in rougher neighborhoods.

Hey Lee, Ohio's a great state for landlords but different cities offer different opportunities. 

I'm just speaking from a new host standpoint with the interface offered from both platforms, options & booking results, AirBNB is much superior in my opinion. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

These cities all offer solid fundamentals in rental markets.

Tax Savings:While it’s true that the stock market has been strong, real estate offers unique tax advantages that aren’t available with other asset classes.

The builder offerred $15,000 credit to be applied, however you wished EXCEPT can not be used for price reduction. 

If for some reason this falls through should I attempt to offer more money for a quit claim deed or proceed with the newspaper notification process. 

It’s about understanding what each neighborhood offers.

My offer got accepted for an investment property in Pennsylvania.