Invest in a relatively close, lower-cost market.

We were told the secondary market started rejecting the lower priced paper that they were originating and they were forced to raise the rates.  

@Travis Smock A cost segregation study could benefit your 6-unit property by accelerating depreciation, even on a lower-value property like yours, especially with low land value.

Generally lower than ordinary income taxes on sale depending on your tax bracket and holding period.Whether or not you are considered a Primary Residence vs.

this will just set you back.i don't know what time you have available to dedicate to RE - if you are able, you could try to build a team and explore a market within a couple hours of you with a lower price point. 

Again PMI offers the lower rate because its less risky and offers insurance to the bank.So when you sell your current home try and keep as much as possible and avoid an "All Cash" offer.

In most Ohio markets, investors can achieve solid cashflow with much lower initial capital investment.

Say, 3 month later, I decide to do a cash out refinance of the replacement property at 75% LTV because the rate is lower. 

When they do, expect much lower leverage.It sounds like you haven’t purchased the land yet.

Overall sale prices of homes are lower than most areas so that 100-200K can be multiple down payment on investment properties.