.: I know this post might be a little bit more mind stretching above and beyond buying real estate in Ohio and/or out of state investing.

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

However, it's important to keep in mind that shorter seasoning periods often come with different terms compared to a a cash out refi with 6 months + of seasoning.

However, I have no idea how to choose from the remaining cities, it seems there are a lot of potential options:- Midwest - Michigan (ie: Grand Rapids) seems to have options, also seeing Columbus Ohio and Indianapolis coming up- Reno - I've seen mentioned several times on here- Pittsburgh / Philadelphia / Twin Cities - All mentioned as lower cost to get started, and seem to be experiencing growthI'd ideally like to find a place that has strong potential for future growth, a diversified economy, and I don't mind living in (being close to nature would be a plus). 

I can also say buying new with a warranty can provide piece of mind. 

Would you mind answering my question at the end of this paragraph (2nd to last sentence) sorry I typed a lot of other stuff you don't need to read..I never would have thought a conventional loan at a big bank would have such twisted fine print.  

Each town is a little different, some require you to do a landlord registration and/or will want to do an inspection before you put a tenant in (calling the town would probably be the easiest, or they may have the info right online).

A friend advised me to check reviews online and look for someone local with experience in single-family homes.

Recommended resources include books, podcasts, websites, forums, and online courses.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.