Hey Lee, Ohio's a great state for landlords but different cities offer different opportunities. 

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Your goal of acquiring your first single-family rental by early 2025 is both ambitious and exciting.A few thoughts as you navigate this market:• Local Insight: Since regional nuances can make a big difference, tapping into local brokers and contractors who understand the Hudson Valley and Catskills can provide a valuable edge when evaluating properties.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.

There’s a lot different tenant types and I’ve spent a lot of time figuring things out.

I did a search on the forums and insurance seems like it could be a major problem.I have houses in two different LLC’s in Texas and insurance is not an issue at all.

(particularly true for single family homes)  Tom and Aaron may have different experiences.  

Reg. 1.469-4 (which is different from the 1.469-9(g) grouping election that is used for rentals that aren't STRs). 

Multi family properties on the other hand tend to be more lucrative with numbers, especially if you are open minded to different strategies.   

I've gone through 4 different ones in the past 4 years and I've finally found a good one.

First red flag is if they say that they will shop your deal with a few different investors.