What is your game plan in terms of surviving and paying off the rest of the 60% of the mortgage?

This is because so much new multi family supply has come online.

For you to be in the game 2 years Im impressed and see you are headed to much bigger things.

It may be a difficult game to get into in 20 years, yet many will find a way and the cycle will continue, so long as the US is still standing.Ultimately, none of us has a crystal ball, we can only look at history.Conversations like these have been going on since the dawn of man and will continue. 

@Arron Paulino you can find some great information online (youtube) from Pace Morby on this subject. 

Soon, there will be a ton of posts below from agents in Columbus and Cleveland to "help" you, but you already know where you want to be.I wouldn't be thinking STR for Ohio unless you are doing woodsy, which can work, but the table stakes are high on those (swimming holes, saunas, game rooms, hot tubs).

This can be a game-changer, especially in neighborhoods like the South Loop or near revitalizing areas like Pilsen, where property values are expected to rise.Improvement Exchanges: Recent IRS rulings allow you to use exchange proceeds to make improvements on a replacement property while still qualifying for 1031 deferral benefits.

Maybe sign your own lease (from Wisconsin Legal Blank, store in Milwaukee or order online) but keep it MTM.Also, a little brokerage 101: when you ask for something in an offer, always make sure it is specific, with a deadline and includes consequences.

Gotta 1 up @Jonathan Greene its for sure a different and more relational game. 

And those property taxes in Texas can be a real game-changer, especially without any cap, making it tough to predict long-term expenses.