Housing is still affordable compared to other markets, which keeps renters and investors coming.

Do you have an overall opinion and an opinion compared to Reno/Vegas?

Co-living provides built-in diversification, lowering your financial risk compared to single-lease rentals.5.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.

If you are getting a good deal on a place and it is just a regular-style house, I would run numbers compared to AirDNA and Mashvisor's estimated revenue.

Dayton has lower entry pricing, and I tend to find way more deals with solid margins there compared to Cincinnati.

If you adhere strictly to the laws, you will be limited in the services you can offer to your relative compared to what they would get if they listed their property with a licensed agent, and they will get less money for their property working with you than if they hired an agent.

Take a look at the pictures, is it higher, lower, middle quality compared to yours.

There are 85% LTV DSCR loans but expect a higher rate-sometimes 1% higher for the same borrower profile compared to a 80% LTV.