You have NO leverage, no matter what he builds or does not build, except for the developer saving some money in legal fees and cutting down on mesne profits damages.

I'm not an expert in these markets nor turn key but ohio is a great state to invest. our strategy has always been buying below market or building below market 

If you stick to the 1% rule you should be around that number.  

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

A reserve is unnecessary, but I still keep around $15,000 - $20,000 in my account.The point is, that you should sit down and assess your finances to determine what the worst-case scenario may look like, how much you would need to cover it without impacting your life, and whether you will need to build a reserve.

You will buy a specific property, in a specific location, in a specific city subject to specific local rules and regulations.

If all goes well, I'm building the courage to surrender to the challenge. 

Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

I just started as a real estate agent and I am looking to build connections with investors.

It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule anywhere from $120-180k purchase price.