It’s awesome that you’re now ready to dive in and start exploring. 

Here’s a brief guide to your questions:For getting a mortgage without two years of income proof, you could explore non-QM loans, asset-based loans, or consider using a co-signer.

@Stephen Branagan Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Most will likely stick to the technical limit of Sept 2021 when it ceased being a primary residence, but some may be comfortable going by the address on the 2021 return and others may explore a partial exclusion, depending on the reasons for your move abroad.If you'd like to read up on the technical rules, the IRS publication 523 gets into more detail than most people would like to know, but it does have some helpful tables and examples for different scenarios.

While I've explored full ADA compliance, we don't have the space or budget to achieve it completely.

In terms of financing, one thing that might be worth exploring is connecting with local banks or credit unions that are more familiar with the market in Ohio-they often offer more flexible terms compared to larger national lenders.PS: Here’s an interesting tidbit-Ohio has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country, making it even more attractive for real estate investors.

I see that all the time with Chicago investors, who want to explore Milwaukee.

It might also be worth exploring other options or working with someone who can provide more transparency upfront.

I’m exploring a potential investment in Salisbury, NC and would love some insight from those familiar with the area.Here’s the situation: there’s a 3 bed/2 bath home listed for $170K, but the owner said they’d take $130K if the current tenants (who are paying $1,600/month) can stay.

It’s great that you're exploring private equity as an alternative to traditional lending due to your religious considerations.