First-time homebuyer-level SFHs are such a sweet spot for liquidity and demand, especially when the market gets tight.Quick question—when you're doing the homework for a potential deal, what's your go-to checklist for deciding if it’s a flip or a hold?

-I would tend to buy a property I would also feel comfy living in, being that it is not too old (I know older properties would have more issues), so I would go for a house built after 1990s.

A lot of people find those lot to build on in their retirement, and in between use them as vacation spots in summer.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

If not in the exact spot you want to be, but at least the outskirts.

Wow, that’s a tough spot, and it really sounds like you tried your best to meet them halfway.

You'll be able to spot out a real one from a fake.

Good writeup, I think you are spot on. 

Jenna, Findlay can be a fantastic spot for buy and hold investors.. especially if you’re after dependable cash flow in a smaller market.

That’s part of what drove me toward the luxury angle, catering to a niche market that’s currently underserved.Your point about local demand alignment is spot-on.