Like you, I want to grow my portfolio with larger properties.

Look for places with lots of people wanting to rent, areas growing fast, and schools that are top-notch.

Your property appeals to neither a growing family (too small) or the young professional still seeking fun (not within walking).Here is the MILLION DOLLAR question:   If you were buying an investment property, would this be one you would buy.  

Seems like there has to be options that are relatively low(er) risk and can provide a foot in to start growing funds.Here are some possible budgets and I'd love your input on how you would start out at some or each of these price points:$10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, 50K, 60K.

If you are still growing your portfolio, I would not pay down the mortgage. 

The loose plan is to grow from there.

Then I would focus on growing relationships and building your core 4.

For an expert opinion on Toledo speak with @Engelo Rumora I hear he is to Toledo what I am to ClevelandGood luck  Thanks Bob,One day when I grow up I want to be like you haha

@Gino Barbaro thats something I would like to do. fine a partner that I can learn and grow a multifamily portfolio with. thanks for the value infoQuote from @Gino Barbaro: @Najeh DavenportI partnered with Jake, but I knew him from working with him.

Since you are investing in areas with lower or no appreciation you will see your equity grow much slower than markets that have appreciation as all you have is debt paydown.If you can leverage your position now I would look for properties where you can create equity through renovations, management, property use, etc.