Painting was going to be about 8k, and the building still would've looked like junk afterwards because aluminum siding dents so easily. 

Heck, even within offices, the small 1-tenant office buildings suitable for a dental practice or law practice, those are in a very different world. 

Hey Lucas, if you already have built connections and a solid foundation of knowledge in Akron, I would keep building the portfolio there! 

In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

What about the utilities, property taxes, maintenance and repairs, capex, etc. are any of those optional for you?

Face-to-face connections can quickly build trust and often lead to referrals.2.Online Groups & Forums:Utilize Facebook groups, LinkedIn communities, and other local online networks dedicated to real estate investing.

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building vehicles—but only if you know how to play the game. 

However, these programs typically qualifies borrowers based on their income, such as tax returns.The DSCR would be a good option considering you and your husband are entrepreneurs and the tax returns don't look good on paper.

@rick taxed at short term cap gains I intend on keeping till 1 year markYour other questions I’ve answered elsewhere in the thread