A final choice would be to rent the primary in a few months, reside in a rental for several years, sell the primary, and purchase another SFH for rental and a SFH residence as a new primary.Is this a viable place to begin investing?

Hi, yes Ohio is a good choice if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

. - Are you okay pushing more and having to re-lease the unit, or would you strongly prefer not to have to do that and give up more on cash flow- What do you personally feel comfortable increasing the rent for? 

It seems like there are a lot of choices out there so I am looking for anything that can help me navigate making a decision. 

So, average cash flow is a product of the choices you make and the capital you have to deploy, as well as your lendability.I think what @Alecia Loveless wrote should be very helpful to you in terms of judging the money coming in, but it all depends on your location and investments.

In comparison, when buying real estate you have a guaranteed asset because, unlike the stock market, during inflation, real estate prices tend to increase too so it is clear why some people prefer owning real estate over any other type of investment.While investing in a single, high-risk stock may pay off big rewards, diversifying your portfolio is key to protecting your wealth.

It’s a familiar debate, as Californians have faced this choice twice since 2018.Under the 2019 Tenant Protection Act, rent hikes have been capped at 10% per year or lower if inflation rates dictate.

If you prefer less hassle and lower monthly payments on the new home, selling might be the better option.

This doesn’t matter to me but I do know some landlords prefer month to month

Personally, I prefer being able to access my money without penalties since it’s mine.