With careful research, a strong property manager, and your local partner, you’ll be well-positioned to succeed.

As long as you're able to qualify for conventional loans, this will likely be your best option.

Markets with balanced property prices and strong rental demand will be key.While rising prices and interest rates may impact cash flow, with careful deal analysis and a focus on areas with good appreciation potential, it's achievable.

Besides the low rent she pays she is very demanding, pays late and is not taking good care of the property.

If you do contact her broker, this is what they are going to say if they even do respond because brokers don't care to get involved in anything even though it is their job.When an investor says "she advertised the property as highly profitable" it usually means they just accepted that and are taking no responsibility at all which is silly.

Looks like you have a solid plan, compound interest will take care of the rest.Can i ask what mortgage product you intend on going with?

But I looking at the long game - I want valued tenants that take care of the property and minimize wasting my time.

If you have 6 digits coming in cash you can definitely spread that around wisely in Ohio using proper leverage, but I would be careful about planning to scale before your feet are even wet.

In fact, many of their stories, just relied on, picking up a few investments in solid areas, taking care of them, and holding onto them for a long time. 

After that I plan on continuing to invest in MUP with a conventional loan or transition to SFH.