Unfortunately, the distress of the larger properties does not seem to be trickling down to the smaller apartments.

A service animal can only be a dog or a small horse (no joke.)

Doubling up on deposits or requiring larger deposits might weed out some of the riskier tenants upfront, though it's not always a foolproof solution, especially in markets where affordable housing is tight.Regarding your point about double security deposits, you're absolutely right-this can be an effective strategy.

Partnering with others could also help you tackle larger projects.Need help with financing?

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

What it could do though is get the next PA house almost paid off leaving a much larger cash flow. 

Partnering for larger deals can help buy larger properties.

In terms of financing, one thing that might be worth exploring is connecting with local banks or credit unions that are more familiar with the market in Ohio-they often offer more flexible terms compared to larger national lenders.PS: Here’s an interesting tidbit-Ohio has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country, making it even more attractive for real estate investors.

I just need to know is there any type of private lenders who specialize in much larger transactions with having windows on time of finish which I estimated at around 2 years.

This allows you to be able to indefinitely defer all of taxes on investment property, and use it to purchase larger or multiple investment properties.