A lot to take in with the Cincinnati market.

Hopefully, by year 3 the market will be good enough for a refinance as well!

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

What is the best strategy in your opinion to niche down on a target audience in any given market?

Especially in a more competitive market where the options are plentiful.

When you are ready and want to learn more about the Mid-South/Mid-west markets that we are in I would love to share more details with you on a call.

UNTIL YOU SELL THE PROPERTY... then the cap goes away and you are taxed on the fair market value of the house which is usually the new sales price less maybe 15%.  

Exactly if its a hot deal cash just means you beat out the next guy who needs financing does not mean deep discount .. at least in markets were RE is sought after.

You don't want to miss the spring market to find a paying tenant! 

There is an much art as science in financial projections and numbers change with the market.