First, short term, I'd like to expand my portfolio of just one property into 2 by househacking by owner occupying a multi property.

Unless you choose to remove the husband from the lease, they both remain leaseholders even if he is not living there.

Most importantly, choose a market that aligns with your goals!

Parma, Fairview Park and Camms Corners often have multi-family rentals that pop up that are in B neighborhoods.  

The goal is to make the property more attractive and functional for future tenants, boosting its After Repair Value (ARV).3.

Looking at other properties in the area, many are multi-family. 

I could roll over those amounts into another Roth IRA of my choosing.

So while the inventory is much lower (less properties to choose from for picky retail buyers), it's usually the best time for investors to negotiate a deal. 

Originally, I was hoping to have the property owner hold the property while I take the agricultural property through the feasibility study and rezoning to have paper lots approved by the city I choose to annex the property into.    

Whether he chooses to respond is up to him.