Hey @Joseph Johnston - I'm a broker and investor in NYC, and I've done deals in Bronx.Multifam in the boroughs are moving slower than usual, especially if it's not completely turnkey and/or has any tax incentives on it. 

Welcome @Kiara SpenceThere's alot of great points mentioned.You'll surely want to understand your budget, narrow your focus/objective, work with a lender/broker that understands your goals and put the right people in your corner to help identify deals.Are you going to reside in your primary and buy the rental?

I am in the Tampa market as an investor, broker, and property manager. 

I am aware that I need a broker's license to manage properties that I do not own.

As an investor friendly real estate broker focused on Oregon Coast STR vacation rentals for sale, these are the testimonials that affirm how powerful of a resource and community Bigger Pockets truly is. 

Quote from @Carlos Scarpero: Studying this whole note world and I'm curious....From a borrower perspective, what advantage do they have going with a private lender vs going through a mortgage company/broker?

Explore loan programs with lenient requirements and consult a mortgage broker for guidance.Good luck!

I've been a licensed real estate broker in the past, have taken the appraisal courses, but didn't take the test, and now a licensed contractor and plumber, and soon to be electrician and hvac.

I have felt several of those same pains at times while brokering deals and helping my clients navigate the STR market here in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle. 

However, you know that you need to be a licensed Real Estate Broker to be a Property Manager in Ohio, right?