Market Suitability: Are there certain parts of Cincinnati or property types that might be more challenging for a BRRRR approach, especially for someone with limited time?

You'll have a tough time finding decent cash flow in Raleigh given your numbers if your approach is buying turn-key on market properties.

If you post a job, the first respondents are usually ones using an AI tool to respond to your posting and they are using a scattershot approach hoping to find someone who will take the bait.Good luck.

Without the returns you get from a hands on approach, I'd rather invest in the S&P. 

Recommend keeping your W2 job for as long as possible while building your PMC business.Typically, one needs 75-125 properties under management to actually make a living.This approach will also force you to automate your PMC business and maybe even hire a Remote Worker or two as you're able to afford. 

Rethink your approach and have a realistic construction cost.   

With a portfolio approach my returns varied from 10% in a bad year to over 20% in a good year but probably averaged out at about 15% not counting appreciation.Now Im moving out of those assets into more syndications and passive.

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The issue in Chicago is our unique 2-4 unit inventory that is still more approachable in price compared to other big city markets.

I would also talk to leasing brokers for this type of property to understand if there is real appetite from tenants for this type of building, as even if it doesn't directly impact your approach, it will give you some insights into how a potential buyer may be looking at it.