Then the turnkey operator sells the property at the market value to the investor who pays market price of around $200,000.

Wow, what a rollercoaster 2024 was for the housing market.

How is the market in Akron?

Currently you have a STR lease and can effectively move anywhere the job market takes you.

Quote from @Brett Riemensnider: Wish I didn’t have to post this but I am torn on what to do.

Wishing you the best! 

.🔹 Profit Multiple Ways – You can rent the property for cash flow, sell the option at a profit, or buy it later at a pre-agreed price (often below market value).🔹 Great for Sellers & Investors – Motivated sellers can turn a vacant or hard-to-sell property into income while investors secure future deals without a huge upfront commitment.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.

We have until noon tomorrow to get a quote on flood insurance and withdraw our offer if we wish.

In the same amount of work I could find an undervalued deal in my market through existing channels.