I've recently been getting ceiling paints that go on pink and dry white to make it easier to see what spots were missed.

Hi Yu Jin,Dayton is a step up from Toledo but also comes with a step up in price.The numbers make sense in many Ohio cities.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So look for off market (We do a lot of direct to seller), negotiate hard, buy with cash and buy quickly.Great deals don't last so you need to know the numbers very well in your target market.I've flipped hundreds of properties in Toledo since 2014 and am glad to say that I know the market like my back pocket.All I need is the address, scope of work and how much I can buy it for.Quick access to AREIS, the MLS to run comps and "ka ching".I know if it's a deal or not.Immerse yourself in the market and become a market expert on the numbers.Nothing comes easy mate and all good things take time.If you are looking to build a rental portfolio in Ohio you have to build a big one.Buying 1 or 2 properties and expecting a significant impact to your bottom line from a net-worth or cashflow standpoint isn't worth the risk IMO.In all sub $100,000 markets, it's important to build a large portfolio as there is a high likelihood that you will have repairs and vacancy on 1 or 2 properties at any given moment.Just my opinion and all the best.

If you use a PMS, look to see if you can set the preparation time in there or check and see if Airbnb/VRBO gives you that option as well.Yeah, Hospitable doesn't have the feature and I'm trying to see if there's an easier way to do this than by switching.

It will be easier to start fresh.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

From my experience multifamily is easier to cash flow, and has less downside risk from a cash flow perspective.

Keep things as organized as possible too, so you don't miss anything and that will help create a system for future deals, making it easier each time. 

While qualifying for a HELOC is dependent on your home equity and your credit score, good or excellent credit makes it easier to qualify.

Easier Qualification: Buyers with less-than-perfect credit may find it easier to qualify for a land contract.

Rearden, that's the game, and once you understand it, you'll bemuch easier to deal with.