Loan rate/terms get complex once you hit that 5+ unit property, so you'll ideally want to work with someone who can help on both sides of your plan.I'd also consider MTR as an option for a $70K property.

PropStream scrapes the data from the counties daily so if it's updated, ideally it should land in their database within 24 hours.

This improvement suggests a growing buyer interest and possibly limited inventory, creating favorable conditions for quick turnovers.Toledo OH - RE Analysis (April 2024) - House Sales (1).pdfDemographics and Economic FactorsPopulation and Economic CharacteristicsPopulation Size: With a smaller population of 5,341, 43620 offers less competition in buying and selling, which is beneficial for flippers targeting niche market needs.Income Levels: The lower median household income ($27,442) suggests a demand for affordable, refurbished homes—ideal for flipping projects aimed at cost-sensitive buyers.Housing and Ownership TrendsRenter-Occupied Properties: A high percentage (68%) of renter-occupied properties indicates a transient population, potentially less targeted for flipping.

Ideally you don't want it backing onto a rear neighbor and if you can get a home with a covered patio area along with the pool, guests love that.  

Think about the ideal renter for your strategy.

Ideally, try to have many showings within the same day and on weekends. 

Ideally, I'd like to purchase another house-hack in the same town I currently am at, but...

NOI, and thus cap rate, feeds into how much of a down payment is required b/c it feeds into the "sizing" of the loan.Many asset classes, like apartments and offices, have less than ideal in place cap rates today, so you need 35% or 50% down to buy them (unlike a DTI-based home loan, your personal W2 income cannot be used to significantly offset).

Bottom line- In any location, there's always a degree of financial risk to consider, but Winston-Salem stands out as an affordable and welcoming city for investors, making it an ideal starting point for those venturing into out-of-state investments.

Ideally I would want it to be within an hour of downtown Salt Lake and open to both long term and short term.