I live in New Jersey and looking to be an out of state investor looking for a good combination of cash flow and appreciation; I am considering either Cleveland or Columbus.

You could entertain refinancing to a shorter term loan. 

I was planning on combining the 3 strategies of brrrr, house hacking and sneaky rental strategy.

I am struggling to find a CRM that combines my Real estate as an agent part of the business and my acquisition as an investor going after properties.

That combined with my natural aversion to shameless self-promoters led me to never invest with Scott, although I did consider it based off of his reputation.

Alternatively, look into renovation-specific loans like the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation or FHA 203K loans as standalone products for rehab costs.FHA 203K LoanPros:Low Down Payment & Bundled Costs: This loan simplifies the process by combining the purchase and rehab costs into one mortgage.Cons:Interest Rate & Refinance Requirement: Higher interest rates and the need for refinancing could reduce your overall return on investment.Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation LoanPros:Bundled Costs: Like the FHA 203K, this loan combines purchase and renovation costs, simplifying the process.Cons:Interest Rate & Refinance Requirement: Similar to the FHA 203K loan, the need for refinancing to extract equity and convert to an investment property might add to your costs.I am a loan officer so I have some expertise in this area.

But connect small biz, in a pooled resource access manner, spreading out cost's, now that's a winning combination.   

Spend your money on built in bunk beds, a garage conversion to make it a 4 bed (we find 4 beds perform much better than 3 beds), and your entertainment spaces (living room, game room and backyard). 

To evaluate the ARV, I’ve used a combination of online resources and comps pulled by a real estate agent with access to the MLS.

Your best bet would be to take a look at a combination of cash outs / or maybe just one in order to obtain your proceeds for the new purchase.