In Ohio the courts tell the tenants that the condition of the property is not an affirmative defense to an eviction for non-payment of rent.

I bought this house with a USDA no money down loan and my total mortgage payment with everything included in it is just a hair over $1100 a month, I can rent it for somewhere between $1400-$1600 a month in my area.

If the utilities are good (electric and water) I would aim at cosmetology, beauty, makeup, hair removal, perhaps spray tan etc. 

As a few hairs over novice in the REI world, I always pursue my passion as it is my first day at mini training camp; hardworking, engaging with my superiors, executing at highest level, not afraid to fail.

As a few hairs over novice in the REI world, I always pursue my passion as it is my first day at mini training camp; hardworking, engaging with my superiors, executing at highest level, not afraid to fail.

Best of luck with the project and I hope it's an encouragement to you to continue and an affirming place to live for your residents!

To get an STR permit, you have to sign a legal affidavit affirming it's your primary residence.

So, in the last 4 years this is what I have accomplished;1) flipped around 12 properties2) bought into 5 plex in Lebanon 50/50 with my son for $375,000, rehabbed some and increased rents to market.3) bought into 8 plex in Forest Grove 50/50 with my son for $642,000, rehabbed all 8 units and at market rents.4) sold 5 plex in Lebanon by owner for $545,000 and invested into Crowdstreet Opportunity Zone in Atlanta, Ga.5) bought fixer 4 plex in Albany, Or rehabbed, and rented at market6) bought 2 fixer 4 plex's near Western Oregon college campus, rehabbed, and rent at market.7) started hair salon, pretty much failed, and got rid of it 3 years later.8) refinanced 8 plex and pulled out $100,000 on my portion to pay off debt.9) Majority partner refinanced 72 unit building and received $145,000 I used towards debt.I accumulated lots of debt during this 4 year period, using my HELOC for down payments and rehab work to get to market rents.

Also I'd like the 60-90 day close to give me time to get my current primary rented back out, as well as another rental that is coming up with a tenant move.I get over 7K agent commission on this so maybe I'm splitting hairs here.

However, for entrepreneurial, independent investors among the Bigger Pockets community, we believe there is opportunity to be found in other segments of retail properties that are eCommerce resistant, such as neighborhood strip centers that offer services which can’t easily be replicated online such as hair & nail salons, fast food, medical offices, etc.