Obviously, a ranch would be the best, size has to be big enough, with plenty of space for parking so families can come to visit, and if it's located at an easily spot location would be even better. 

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

@Brandon ClarkHuntsville, AL, Columbus, OH, Milwaukee, WI, and Detroit, MI are good spots for buying real estate.

Chart that out over increasing property values, you'll find a sweet spot that will be about twice of what you are considering for most midwest markets (certainly for Milwaukee).

In addition my investor is exploring the option of getting a variance to add a parking spot in the backyard of the property.

Depending on the property and location I will do STR but my sweet spot is Long Term Rental.

$20,000 sounds like an awful lot for a sewer line replacement, especially if all you need to do is a spot repair.

I have funded quite a few Tax sale purchases on bare land in FLA and my clients I lent money to did well with them.. but they are spot lots. and they sold pretty quick on the open market not sure having habitat as a buyer is any bonus for U.

But by no means this post was aimed at anyone who has their heart at the right spot and provides genuine value to someone who does not want to get started alone. 

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