Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.

I’m eager to learn from those with experience and willing to put in the work to gain hands-on knowledge.I’d love to connect with others in the community—whether you’re seasoned investors or fellow beginners like me.Looking forward to any advice or insights you can share.Best regards,

Their side-hustle was helping others become better investors.  

Quote from @Chris Lo: Which platforms/websites do landlords use to find the rent rate, how long the rental properties have been on the market, and all the details about other rental properties?

Remember, if you sell it, you'll have capital gains that you will have to pay since you are buying the other property before you sell you're old house.

Other than that it's a pretty clean package. 200k down, 720+, 60> ltv owner occupied.  

Live under your means and start thinking about investing in Real Estate.In your position the thought of finding a duplex to house hack, live in one side and rent the other. 

So, this really is a large portion of the tenant population whether its issues like this or others. 

As I said before, there is a lot in D.C. other than just Fed.

Are you mainly focused on Toledo, or open to other markets in Ohio?