@Christopher Smith there are many...but in my opinion really only three companies out there that offer the ability to 721 into a large and diversified REIT that i'd feel comfortable with. 

I'd budget 30k. framing labor in ohio is about $7-$8 per sq ft and materials about the same.

I'd visit in advance to get the lay of the land. 

I'd love to chat with you more about the process.

I'd keep checking back on the OTLA website here: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Tenant-Landlord-Affairs/Pages/defa...

Further, running a very quick and simple valuation based on $900 rents, 8% vacancy, 25% op exp margin, and a 9% cap rate, I'm coming up with an ARV of around $83k, so I'd pass if I were you unless you can get a much lower purchase price.

If you need help financing your next investment, I’d be happy to assist.Drago

If you think buying entry level homes in the Midwest is a loser, I'd advise you to buy something else, like a New Construction Rental in the Sunbelt.

Given the $100 figure for ground floor, I'd expect an adjustment more like $10 a sq.ft for basement.

I feel like I have a strong grasp of the general knowledge needed for a first property, but I’d love to hear something different.