This is one step in a long journey, and I'm glad to have found a community that is as passionate as you all are!

Cincinnati and Dayton are great markets for both cash flow and long-term appreciation.

That said having the right tenant goes a long way.

For me >12 mo for long term cap gains. 

I worked exclusively in STVR property management on the island and currently work in long-term property management servicing the West Metro (Minneapolis).

Hold for Long-Term IncomeBuffett has held AMEX for nearly 60 yearsHeld Coca-Cola for 35+ yearsSimilar to buy-and-hold real estate strategiesFocus on Cash Flow GrowthBoth AMEX and Coke have consistently increased dividendsJust like raising rents over time in quality propertiesLook for MoatsAMEX: Strong brand and network effectsCoca-Cola: Unbeatable brand powerLike owning property in irreplaceable locations💡 The Real Estate AdvantageWhile Buffett mastered dividend investing, real estate investors can do even better because:We can use significant leverage safelyWe control our asset's improvementWe get superior tax advantagesWe can force appreciation through improvementsWhat do you think, BiggerPockets community?

While the prices are attractive, I'm concerned with its long term viability.

Mashvisor – Helps compare long-term vs. short-term rental potential, especially useful if you’re weighing both options. 4.

Long term, short-term, etc?

This approach does not work on every deal, but if they are doing 1 out of 3-5 deals like this, it really helps the fix & flipper to develop long term wealth, rather than just chasing the next deal for chunks of money.