It's to provide clarity on Real Estate Financial, Tax, & Legal to real estate investors who probably don't have a strong background in tax, legal or financial.

Best advice I can offer is to focus on  buying well situated real estate in markets with strong fundamentals.

But the trend to moving south is so strong that it might take decades before it reverses.

Wholesaling might work if you find the right buyer who sees the long-term rental potential, but you're not likely to see significant gains quickly with the numbers you’ve shared.Given that you're cash-flowing well and have a stable tenant through August 2025, holding the property while pulling out equity to pursue other deals sounds like a strong move.

Real estate agents and loan officers can be highly compensated just the same (they have strong lobbies) and their industries set it up so they are paid commissions (which I don’t think is a dirty word), but the difference is that the public just views those products or services more as an inevitable necessity compared to insurance.  

Hi Scott,It seems like you’ve got a strong understanding of creative financing and investing strategies, but I do have a couple of comments and suggestions that could help you improve future deals.First, while your financing structure was incredibly effective, it’s crucial to always account for potential delays in renovation and build in a buffer for holding costs.

Im sourcing a strong tenant base with the properties I am buying and my average rent is just under $1700.

Days on market is nearly the same as this time in 2023, showing a reliably strong seller's market, yet not as competitive and crazy as COVID-era.

I would strongly suggest you talk to a few realtors who own properties in the market(s) you're trying to get into AND then fly to Cleveland (and whatever markets) to meet them in person. 

Prices are lower, many markets are cash flow positive, and the appreciation has been strong.