Also, you will have additional occupancy tax depending whether you are in the city limits or not.

And I was greatly relieved when the three year statute of limitations had expired.  

But SFH are already seeing renewals at 2%-4% and release rates up at least 5% YoY...that number is even higher on some luxury ($3k+/m rent) homes as those are harder to find.The rest is entirely speculative.

I currently invest in OH but am interested in looking into Buffalo too.

But you will also be able to 1031 out of it. 

I have cash, but not enough for the purchase price i am targeting (500k-$1MM).   

I’m not sure if this is for you, but...If you’re serious about leveling up your real estate game in 2024, there’s no reason not to try this.

Like you said, I want to seed different strategies I can implement with the limited capital I have.  

You could use it but had to do a lot of work a rounds.

He is hoping to get $200k but current value of the home is more like $160-$170.