You mentioned that you're not interested in grants or fundraising, I'm curious what type of operating budget and actual program you have in mind.

Would you mind answering my question at the end of this paragraph (2nd to last sentence) sorry I typed a lot of other stuff you don't need to read..I never would have thought a conventional loan at a big bank would have such twisted fine print.  

I can also say buying new with a warranty can provide piece of mind. 

.: I know this post might be a little bit more mind stretching above and beyond buying real estate in Ohio and/or out of state investing.

Challenge is that I have an exclusive agreement with the seller because they wanted to list it, but changed their mind.  

NWA is rapidly expanding, it's mind-blowing.

Keep in mind the brokerage that just offers low desk fees and a nice office doesn't have a direct correlation to the training you will receive and value you will get for the cap you are paying.

However, if you know and have a relationship with the person/team that will be doing the rehab for you in your absence and trust they have your vision in mind then you are in a better place to start. 

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

For expenses like utilities, property tax, and insurance, I estimate a 3% yearly increase.However, keep in mind that if you do renovations in the first year, it’s likely you won’t need the full 5% repair allocation for the first or even second year.