While the terms on the assumable loan and seller carry are attractive, confirming NOI, expenses, and lender terms is essential to ensure it’s a viable and profitable deal.

The older you get the less attractive appreciation is unless the goal is to leave some kind of legacy. 

While the idea of owning internationally is attractive, in reality it tends to be much harder to buy property in other countries (especially European countries).

You're close to the bus stop so you'll attract NYC goers & they move a lot around here.

There are less renters now so OP might need to compromise on the lease cost, so imo I would rent it at an attractive price now, and in 6 months raise the rent to market.

Strategic Purchase: Acquired a discounted double lot below market value with a $17k impact fee credit.Custom Design: Built a 6-bed, 5-bath home tailored for co-living or multi-gen use, maximizing tenant appeal.Efficient Management: Managed construction, and self-managed operations to minimize costs.Premium Marketing: Furnished the property and used multiple platforms to attract quality tenants quickly, achieving full occupancy.What was the outcome?

For example, unsanitary conditions that will attract pests.

For that time frame it would not make sense to turn it into a STR as there won't be enough time to establish a history to attract good vacationers.

Property in Ohio is cheaper than where you live because it’s less desirable and will always attract less desirable tenants with higher maintenance and more evictions.

I spoke with a lady who started off with very little like myself and built her portfolio up to 9 joint venture properties and had been pretty happy with the relationship.