Keep building momentum, even if it takes small steps!

This will free you up to get a loan in the 2 or 3% range... even in 2025! 

you can build triplexes in columbus for cheaper. if it was more about you living in Grandview could work out but that's a tough exit one unit won't even get 0.5% rule.

I didn't even think about the homestead exemption.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Single-gender homes are only for transitional housing (like soberliving houses, halfway houses, etc). 

If you want me to go into further detail, I'd be glad to do so either on here, via PM, or even just call me.

I am in the Single Family Investment space so if you ever wanted to chat about that feel free to message me! 

But these days, even the 1% rule is often unrealistic and pushes you toward terrible areas. 

Some agents do this well, some without a license do it even better.Having a license to serve other clients first and help you conduct your own transactions second is how I would look at it.When analyzing deals I will prioritize sharing with investor clients first and only pursue it for myself if none of them want to purchase it.Happy to talk more as you pursue all of this!