Personally I would rather finance it and keep the cash in hand to go buy more properties than pay the full amount out of pocket, regardless of the potential tax benefits.

Tulum has incredible potential, but whether it’s the right fit for you depends on your goals and strategy.If you’re thinking long-term, Tulum is a solid investment.

There are also some exceptions to convince the underwriters to use leases if there were major repairs for that house/unit proving that the schedule E numbers are not showing the full potential return, then you would be able to use the leases as an exception. 

You can also ID potential properties that seller may accept a price 10%+ below their asking price.You should still have my calendar access link in the DM area here, so get on my calendar if you'd like to discuss more:)

I am looking to invest in Ohio due to the cash flow potential and because it's landlord friendly state.

Also, Investors need to be prepared for and understand if there are additional costs that come with foreclosures, such as water bills, and potential fines for property upkeep.

—this sounds like a great property with a lot of potential.

This might be my key question, as eviction itself doesn’t worry me as much as the potential hassle it might bring. 

From our experience, every requester puts in the lowest possible rent ("<1200"), so they immediately take themself out of our match criteria, and we don't get a push notification.Since many of these potential leads actually have converted to renting with us, we check FF at least twice a day on the app and reach out to people looking for housing even if there is a gap in the match criteria.   

Comparatively, you can get a lot more for your money in Omaha compared to Boston, but way less potential scale as well.