A local contractor would be an ideal buyer and could likely complete the repairs far cheaper than the OOS OP.   

She supported me through school, and now that I'm stable in my career, I want to return the favor by helping her build a retirement nest egg.Her financial situation isn't ideal, with maybe only about $40K to her name and no significant assets.

Minnesota does offer more appreciation than other Midwest markets and has traditionally been a balanced market for cash flow and appreciation, which I think is ideal.

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.

Would be ideal to try and qualify for §121 exclusion - which allows you to exclude up to $250k of gain for selling your principal residence ($500k for MFJ).

Fitchburg is not the largest of markets but still remains an ideal location to invest in due to the amount of rent vs the price of properties.

My Husband and I are looking to buy a home in the under $400,000 range (ideally something that we can rehab and house hack).

I know it may be ideal to focus on Central California since I'm about a 2.5 hour drive from there, but the landlord friendly laws of other states entice me and I get concerned if I buy in California I'll end up getting a bad tenant without the ability to easily get them to leave. 

It's no different than what I deal with I think with new Realtors thinking real estate sales is the "get rich make 100K" your first year game.

I deal with development opportunities where I can and synergies between local businesses.Then I have my operations manager who handles most of the day-to-day management of the properties, and they manage some of our contractors and managers.Our model is a little different than large parks because we have regional managers that cover multiple communities vs a single one.The pain point right now is mainly having consistently qualified contractors and filling vacant spaces as quickly as we can.