This setup helps you stay organized, prepared for tax season, and ready for unexpected expenses.

Employment wise, Aultman Hospital is consuming the SW part of Canton and Timken Steel keeps plugging along with some smaller manufacturing companies staying steady, but outside of Aultman I haven't seen any significant job growth or companies moving here, and if they do, they usually aren't coming into the City.  

They can guide you on tax advantages, asset protection, and multi-state strategies.A HELOC is a smart way to leverage your equity—ensure your financing structure aligns with your long-term goals.Since you plan to add multiple properties annually, consider setting up bookkeeping and financial tracking systems early to streamline your operations.Best of luck with your BRRRR journey—it sounds like you’re off to a strong start!

I need someone to take a look at what I have, where I am, and what I need to do to get this stationary ball rolling again.Ultimately, I'd love to have an investor who can mentor me, I can learn from, and guide me in my journey since I seem to need help keeping momentum going. 

If you have just one unit it's not too hard to keep track of payments, you can do it for free in Excel or Google Sheets, you just have to stay on top of it.

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.

Building relationships with wholesalers and staying active in local REI groups has also helped investors I know find opportunities that still pencil out.On the refi side, DSCR loans have been a solid option, especially for staying cash flow positive.

Or stay a second year and sell tax free. 

Since you've stayed there and the lot is open, I see the lure, but any time I see something like this - "This is a pure emotional type of investment and I want to honor it."

Second, you’ll collect more money while doing less work Third you’ll stay legal with notices and operations.