The success of either will depend on the market demand for the class of property. 

Market might be competitive but there is angles to stand out depending on what you are comfortable and able to handle, such as waiving an appraisal contingency, limitng inspection rights and time frames, closing time frames, allowing seller to stay-post closing, taking on difficult tenants, buying properties that might need repairs, etc.

I am also in Cincinnati and I did speak with True Home Ohio (https://truehomeohio.com) and they seemed to be somewhat reasonable except I believe they take a flat fee of $105 per door so depending on how much rent is for that door it could be cheaper or more expensive but their other fees I thought were very reasonable.

Just withdraw it—it’s like a checking account.The Risks (Depends Who You Ask):A lawyer says everything can go wrong.An insurance agent says the same (so they can charge more).An engineer?

No one has ever asked me. 3) Depends on if you want longterm or short term residents. 5) We used Redstar https://www.redstarbackgrounds.com/ they give you accept/decline recommendations.

Breeya Johnson Markets depend on your strategy.

Need a binder and a paid receipt or confirmation that it will be escrowed prior to CTC.  800 - 2k depending on property and location.CDA - This is an audit of the appraisal to check to make sure the value is there. 

Buy 1 or 2  house close to your home or at least someone what close depending on numbers. 

Texas boasts affordability and business-friendly policies, but lacks some cultural amenities.It depends on your priorities!

All depends on the operator, the segment there playing in.