Are you all local to the area or are you still in Ohio? 

Find a local REIA group and network, locally with experienced investors.

Also would like to know of any local credit unions with portfolio lending options.

💪 Start by networking with local investors and wholesalers to find deals, build relationships with contractors and lenders, and analyze numbers relentlessly so you don’t overpay.Stay focused, take action, and don’t be afraid to learn as you go! 

Financing can make a big difference, and local lenders who understand house hacking and multi-family investing can sometimes offer more flexibility than big banks.

I’m getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I’m contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I’m single and live alone.

Have you looked into the local STR and MTR markets?

The LLC, amazingly, will remember who owns what. ]What are my Federal, State and Local filing requirements?

Learning to manage locally is trial by fire. 

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.