They can often spot potential issues that might not be obvious but could impact your renovation budget.Contingency Budget: Always add a contingency buffer to your budget.

It's great you've done research and found a good spot for your first buy.

It just doesn't seem like your why to get another property is in the right spot here.

Facebook marketplace or even a "buy/sell/trade" group within Facebook could be a great spot. 

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

I would say 5-5.5% is the sweet spot for when folks will demand will rush back, partially due to mortgage payment affordability and partly psychological, after seeing both 8% rates and 2% rates in just the last handful of years.

Spot on advice.

But it's only right if you find the right landing spot(s). 

If you can move, there are some other spots in Ohio where you can get a better deal on land.

The Multi unit space is a great spot to get started with real estate investing and passive income.