Seems like you are looking for a passive income play. 

I think Ohio city got ALOT of money put into it during the pandemic but it still kinda sucks IMO  - W25 is great but lorain development has slowed / halted and detroit is still a used car lot past hingetownI also personally believe Cle property is currently over valued for 'plug and play' deals (duplexes in lakewood 300k? 

If the property is in service (advertised for rent), you can maximize the de minimis safe harbor rules which is where the $2,500 per invoice or per item comes into play.

I'm Jessica, born and raised in Rochester, NY, where I enjoyed playing soccer and lacrosse.

You can easily do this for free.

@Mike Fingleton Hey Mike, I'm playing with a few ideas at the moment.

This guy has a lot of free content out there and I commend him for that.

After depreciation you probably got that return almost 100% tax free.

Once you move in, refinancing into a lower-rate owner-occupied loan could be beneficial, but again, your 1099 income history will play a role.Lender-Specific Guidelines – Some lenders might have clauses about intent to occupy, so make sure there’s nothing in your loan docs that could create an issue down the road.

Sometimes the best investment is found in a 'transitioning' market that is just outside the 'great' market and is in play to be the next great one.