It should give a good return, over next 6-9 months with either a gradual FED rate cutting and a great return with a Recession. another option is AGNC/NLY. 2 mortgage Reits that own billions of agency MBS, so as rates fall, their underlying bond assets will rise in value dramatically causing stock their prices to rise, and they pay hefty dividends while you wait, AGNC paying me >14.4%if staying in cash consider USFR pays 5.4% taxable, or BKN 5.6% tax free as munisGO TEXANS!

Could excessive weight be 1 issue? 

I am looking to gradually start buildling my team again and would appreciate solid references  for the following specifically in the Cleveland, Ohio area :- Investor friendly real estate agent - small bank lenders/ private lenderes- inspectors- appraisers- contractors Thanks in advance, and happy hunting :)

Best thing you and your husband can do is to continue to increase your cash position, which will gradually open you to more and more potential investment opportunities, markets, and strategies.

Some of these include:1) Your product/value proposition2) Marketing/Management/Customer Success3) Systems, Automations, Efficiency4) LocationTo me, #1 has the biggest weight on the success. 

He is worth his weight in gold!

Same for emails, voicemails and texts.It doesn't sound like you were represented by a buyer's agent and this is a perfect example of why a good Realtor is worth his weight in gold. 

Download a spending tracker.When I wanted to lose weight I downloaded a food tracker.

Equity in properties is a roller coaster, you gradually increase your equity, before it is lost in a recession. 

I think having the flexibility to choose what weekends my family or friends wants to come into town out weights the consideration of putting a tenant in there full time.I have researched a bunch of things that come into consideration before starting this and I would love thoughts!