Those of us who serve the real estate investor community are something of a minority among financial advisors, but we do exist!

It means that investors can't buy lots or existing buildings and build large multifamily complexes.Policies like these mean that, long-term, landlords will see rising rents, huge pools of quality rental applicants, limited competition, and be able to essentially do the bare minimum to maintain their properties, while still seeing government sponsored appreciation and rent growth.Of course, there are also costs and risks to investors with these policies.

I wouldn't buy in hilltop and whoever is putting you there I'd love to know. it's one of the worst zips in central ohio and maybe one of the last to find existing inventory hence why the realtors sell it.

It's easier to buy an existing multi-family to house-hack or buy a distressed SFH to live-in flip.

Also check to see what kind of third-party management companies exist in the area. 

As @Chris Seveney is indicating, I would absolutely attempt to obtain a copy of the existing title policy or have them provide a new one, if possible. 

What @Tim Baldwin said.Otherwise, spend some time figuring out how to edit your existing lease to make it MTM.FYI - our company lease is setup to be ANY lease length by just modifying the lease term.

Construction and heavy reno will create/reveal problems you didn't know existed, have a healthy contingency and stomach.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Tried out this app called Remini that produces AI generated headshots as well as enhancing someones existing photos.

And if I am getting 3-5 calls a day it gives you an idea of the competition that exists in the marketplace.