I am in the Akron/ Cleveland Ohio area. 

Quote from @Aaron Meyerrenke: Just curious if you ever ended up building? 

Whether it’s developing new housing complexes or refurbishing existing ones for higher-end rentals, the opportunities for capitalizing on this growth are vast.The decision by Anduril Industries to set up shop in Columbus is a game-changer, signaling a major shift in the city's economic landscape that savvy investors should not overlook.

It allows you, the wholesaler, to transfer your rights to purchase the property to an investor.

College rentals are relatively expensive and come with their own unique challenges:1) Roommates not getting along2) No one cleaning or maintaining the property3) Weekend party damages4) Etc...While you are considering what to invest in, recommend you also figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

Welcome to the community, Timothy! 

While the price is important, a successful investment is driven by the ROI.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You may have to switch to owner financing or BRRRR if that is available or some other strategy when the time comes.