I don't want to fly to Ohio as often as 5 times a year, so I'd like to maximize my first time visit to Ohio.

Been asked on BP a million times...... quick raise to market or slow raise....no "right" answer....Its a balance..... big rapid jump often induces turnover...... and turnover costs $$ in the short term (rehab cost vacancy etc) but cant pay off in the long run..... getting to market faster recoups that expense for the rehab and vacancy etcSlow, smaller increase keep the tenant and reduced the short term expenses but doesn't maximize the return over the long haul necessarily......As stated before....make sure you are comparing apples to apples..... a lot of new landlords think their old beat up place will rent for the same as the nice new places just because its the same bedroom/bath/sq footage as the ones they looked up......Do they math.... if you can rehab it cheap and quick and jump up a lot to market, then you make you $$ back fast...... but don't fool yourself into thinking that always happens

@Kalen Jordan I agree with Bens comments about maximizing your ROI and getting out.

Preferably would like to work with someone who is well versed in the tax code as it pertains to real estate so that I can make sure that I am maximizing my returns moving forward with my investing.

I own another business that has seen a steady decline so time for something new.Any suggestions are welcome re:  1) Maximizing investment potential.

As an investor your PM will be the biggest difference maker in maximizing your portfolio value.

In my opinion, it is silly gamble on appreciation when you you could be making hundreds of dollars a month in another market. 2nd question - Is you investing goal maximizing cash flow or long term gains? 

It’s about the cash flow and how to maximize that.  

Going the active route will not only take up a lot more of your time just to find and manage properties, but there will also be a (likely lengthy depending on your current level of expertise) learning curve required to get you to the same level of expertise as Sponsor/Operators you can invest with to minimize risk/maximize returns.

@Jason Riddick, Hey Jason, I just wanted to add that when some people are suggesting using AirBnb to help you determine competitive pricing to maximize your rental income, I don't believe that they are suggesting using the AirBnb automated pricing tool.