Upon BP member recommendations, my husband got his real estate license which now helps increase our access and decrease our transaction costs.

Keep in mind studies have been made to where rent control actually lowers vacancies and increases rents.

Note that RedFin shows Y/Y January 2025 price declines of 9.71% for all housing but increases of 2.8% in single-family homes.

On a good month I net $71 a month (previously $176 a month before 17% increase in property tax).  

If your goal is financial independence, then there are more requirements.Your rental income must increase faster than inflation.

People weren't renting properties as quickly, and there was an increase in vacancy.

This increased this cost at closing.Additional closing costs fees - $3,737.88I share this to let beginners know that you need more than the down payment to close.

Tell him it's time to do a remod and as a business you hope to market the place at a substantial increase.

My motivation is to increase my financial literacy and diversify into real estate.I have rented all my life and seek to become a homeowner/ investor to help my family and make their lives easier.

You'll find fix n flips will have increased margins in the Cincinnati area.