What type of properties are you looking to buy?

Buy something else.

@James JeffersonHi James,To buy out the property you need to probably apply for a loan through any lender.  

Like the title read the city wants tobuy my property it’s ran down. The city wants to tear the property and surrounding properties down Zillow said it’s worth 38000The city offer me 13000.I could use some advice

@Travis TimmonsI had the same reaction as you did, but I held off on posting since I don't yet invest in STRs (I'm all LTR so far, and looking into my first MTR).Buying an STR "to offset income" makes me nervous as well...

So if 3 siblings all buy a house together and all live in it when they sell up to $750k can be excluded.If married only one person needs to meet the ownership requirement-but both must meet the use requirement. 

I have a property on the barrier island that I do not want to list on MLS but I am interested in connecting with realtors or investors who typically sell or buy pocket listings and may be interested in this property.

Buying a large new build home can also work well as a house hack as you can charge a premium rent, and generally most bedrooms built now a days have en suites (at least in my market).  

The hang up is getting deals formally drawn up.One idea:- I buy the property and pay 25% DP, then they provide capital after the closing and I pay them P&I over 5-10 years.

Would also love to connect with experienced Cleveland rental investors.Much Thanks Cleveland is one of the few markets in the USA where buying stuff with the 2% rule is still feasible in 2023.