I sold most of my out-of-state properties, but I am currently looking at 70 to 100 units in Ohio and my biggest fear and hurdle is choosing the best on-side manager.

Don't lean into fear and let it stop you from investing.

Redfin also had an interesting stat that showed in the summer of 2020 -- at the height of the pandemic fear -- 37% of searches on Redfin filtered for single-family homes.

You're totally right, it's the same outcome numerically - my fear is that accepting a deducted rent that she demanded with no pushback sets a pretty bad precedent.

The redemption period was the most I was fearing with moving on actually bidding on the 7th.

Looked at most markets that are trending and some not so trending markets...I guess my biggest fear is how does the heloc or cash out refinance work?

Between their interest in what I'm doing and my parents fear of inflation and a USD crash they've become potential partners.

I also have a house in Conroe, Texas it generates decent cash flow every month but appreciation is fair at best because of where it is, I had 3 applicants last time I placed it for rent and I have my reserves of raising rents in fear of tenants not being able to pay a higher amount.

Not saying this is the case, but I've seen countless times where home inspectors go well outside of their knowledge zone and make fear-mongering statements (ie especially for structural "issues" and roof lifespan).

Someone doesn't take it and dies of COVID (your fear) they are dead either way.Legally this is a mess and by making your own personal mandate you are simply adding another layer of liability to the mess.