Other things that can help are short escrow periods, cash offers, and minimal contingencies.

If I were you I'd find a MFR, live with minimal housing expenses then hire a PM when you move out if you don't want to sell it.

This is just a slow down with a very minimal price correction if any.

In ohio you do have to pay interest on any amount above a one month security deposit, but rates being what they are the cost is minimal and far outweighed by the benefit of actual notice.

In a perfect world: (in no particular order): Square/rectangular shape, 1-story, open floor plan, lower pitched roof fully trussed, slab on grade monolithic foundation, 24 o.c framing everywhere, T1-11 plyw. siding, minimal windows, minimal doors, minimal trim, minimum code electrical/HVAC/plumbing, carpet everywhere, avoid tile, laminate countertops, Home Depot cabinets, basic fixtures and appliances, no fencing, no trees or old stumps, minimize landscaping, minimize driveways and walkways, forget pavers, cleared flat lot, no fill, utility hookups available in front of house and best case they are aleady tapped, inspectors are easy to work with and pass everything the 1st time, subs show up when they need to and actually care.

Hire them hourly and put them under your wing... this is basically like the interview process... you groom the individual slowly giving them more and more responsibility over the next 2-5 years until they can run the job site on their own with minimal input from  you and can clearly communicate any issues that may arise.

Multifamily will probably be in the near future.I typically do zero rehab or minimal rehab.

Sure, there's minimal property management, but from what I've seen, competition is very, very low.

Hi All,I’m new to investing and am getting creative with getting my finances in order.My original plan was to add my name to the deed of a house owned by my mother which has a minimal mortgage remaining(about $50k).

What do other investors do to minimize the damage of inflation to their money?