Analyzing areas around Columbus OH for purchasing duplexes and SFH for appreciation / cash flow - would like to stay in $100-200k range - any insight on where to target and areas to avoid are appreciated.

Rent = $1800/m (Now on month-to-month until they buy a house) - Market rent in the neighborhood is much lower now too, so if I rent again, it would be in the $1700 range.  

That means shorter loan terms, higher qualification hurdles and floating rate or balloon components.Finding financing for multifamily properties in the 5-10 unit range typically means local banks and credit unions, or small balance commercial lenders.

Rentometer estimates that it will rent for $2,620 a month with a +/- 2% range.

After I do that review I may do some sort of brief feature reviews of some of the other platforms and will be happy to do something like that for yours but it's not likely to be as in depth as the ones I have done so far.I'm hopeful that other people will jump in to share their experiences with some of these platforms so we can crowdsource more in-depth reviews and get a broader range of perspectives.

That's not terrible, but really depends on the doors you use - they range a lot in price.

Loan Products & Market Focus: Does the company offer a diverse range of loans? 

Overall, you're looking at an approximate total cost ranging between $20,000 to $25,000 for a one-car garage conversion in Tampa.

Whether it's hidden gems or established areas, I'm open to exploring various options.Here's where your expertise comes in:- Promising Markets: Based on your experience, which areas offer compelling opportunities for cash flow and appreciation within the $150k range?

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Short Term Rental Property in Whittier, NC with long range mountain views.