One is a 4-plex for $165K with good cashflow (CoC ~16%).

If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

I own one rental house in Cypress, but with the current market I have not been able to find another existing single family home to buy that looks like a good investment. 

Please advise if you have a good agent to refer who specializes in multifamily.more precisely in these areas:NashvilleKnoxvilleIndianapolisCharlotteRaleighColumbusCincinnati Welcome to the site!

I wish you all success and a long fulfilling journey.

I would like to build several (2 - 6) "shipping container" type homes for either short, mid or long term rental.

also what part of columbus ohio is considered good, low on crime, fast developing yet still affordable to buy a house? 

This way you will know what is a good deal and what is not a good deal.Best of luck.

Cash flow is crucial, especially if you depend on it for your monthly income.Selling the property for $170k, which is above its market value of $120k, might seem like a good deal initially.

Then being aware of the complexity of structuring the property correctly for long-term goals is important.