These types of investments require minimal management and also provide significant opportunities for cost segregation.Ohio is a strong market for purchasing single-family homes (SFH).

Figuring the seller was milking the property and doing minimal upkeep, the inspection team report has so far already helped me bring the seller down several 100K in asking price.

I realize this comes with the STR business but if I'm going to continue to use VRBO I need to find away to attract the "good" guests and minimize the bad ones.

I am ok with the property not cash flowing right away, but I would like my living expenses to be minimized by a lot if I am house hacking.

Age: I think it will but you can minimize it by being knowledgeable, professional, confident, and fair.  

I would imagine if the home is being prepped before hand to remove all hazards, post burn there should be minimal debris.

In France, they sell wine.They identified their customers (in your case, reliable tenants) and provided what they wanted to buy (rent).SummaryFollow this proven, step-by-step process to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk in real estate investing.Has this process proven successful?

Frankly, you sound like most operators of these investments... promising sky high returns and minimal downside risk.

The work to connect the water line is minimal, plus it will make ice for you.

Quote from @Rajagopalarao Paidi: Is there anyway to minimize or avoid agent costs, I don't have much scope for profit if I pay agent costs, what options typically one has Do it FSBO if you want to save them and then hire a TC or company to do the work...