The incoming administration definitely won't want high rates for long either, which might work in your favor.My two cents: I'd hold onto both properties.

Hi, welcome and yes, Ohio is definitely a great place to invest in real estate.

As there is only a one lane asphalt driveway that goes between the building and the east property line the contractor will have to operate his heavy equipment there and will hurt tenant access and definitely damage the asphalt.

However, I would still say definitely ask all the questions you have.

Finding good deals is nearly impossible with the prices, tenant laws, and taxes working against us.Since you’re considering the Midwest, I’d definitely suggest keeping Detroit on your radar.

I would definitely have some reserves saved up in the event that anything comes up. 

Definitely start with local meet-ups and as you go along you will find people and maybe companies that align with your vision and goals. 

Mount airy can definitely be a very difficult area to navigate and I actually turned to Stuart and ask him about his expertise because sometimes even as a professional I am not 100% proficient in the neighborhood.

My thought is is use the Rent Ready feature of reporting his payment history to the credit bureau so it can work in his favor as a trade line, but I'm wondering if this is an unnecessary added step since he can already pull transactions on his bank side. 

Definitely reflects the path I want to take.