Your best bet is to either add another layer of subfloor (the thicker you can go the better but obviously this can cause problems for transition areas that you may not be adding subfloor to), or use either floor leveler or floor mud to help even out the floor.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

The Shaw flooring representative came over and said that their vinyl strips would be the best bet. 

Your best bet may be to purchase with a hard money loan (Stabilized bridge or maybe a rehab loan) and get the rents up to market / renovate.

Your best bet is to go work for a wholesaler, learn while you earn, and then go off on your own when you're ready. 

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Now with that said though I bet there have been some people who started out doing OOS investing and it worked out well for them.

Your best bet to find cash flowing deals are either off market, or a BRRRR strategy. 

@John MorganPeroxide won’t work as well as you may need I bet.

If you're looking to dip your toes into real estate, a duplex might be a better bet for now.