Quote from @Holly Radice: I am looking into purchasing a 4 unit in Ohio as my first property.

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.Here’s where I’m at in my journey:I don’t plan to rush into purchasing my first property.

How to track potential growth in an area to see if a lot is viable for purchase and building spec homes on etc. 

I don't know if this is for you, but my husband and I have mentored quite a few investors in Canada and helped them purchase their own multifamily. 

Purchase price: $17,000 Sale price: $27,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Archie Raglin acquired this property on 1/3/2025 for $17,000 and sold it the same day for $27,000.

If they seem agreeable, then you can ask if they would prefer to cut the cost down the middle or would they prefer to purchase the supplies and you will assume the cost of labor to install it. 

Last year, I purchased a SFH under market at 7.65% interest rate and did some rehab to up the value.

Hence, to reiterate the reason for adequate research before purchasing a property. 

Can you easily find cash purchases close to the property and things like that?

@Anthony Wick hey Anthony, not the first property we have owned, I sold a duplex to help pay for most of this purchase, and have a home in Park City Utah that has a mother in law apartment.