Credit unions or smaller regional banks might be a better fit.

If you're looking for the lowest price entry, Cleveland, Dayton, Springfield, and Akron would all be good fits. 

Fit buy box of A or B rated school that will appreciate over time.

It seemed a natural fit for me since I always wanted to be a businessman but still had a 9 to 5.

I have three right now that its time to get rid of as they do not fit our model nor do I want to take the time to continue to manage these (even with a PM).

I would say okay, if I look at 100 deals and they fit 70% rule on all of them...

It's like only using weight to measure fitness.

Some lenders offer construction loans, or you might consider a home equity line of credit (HELOC) after acquiring the property if you build equity quickly.Long-Term Goals: Consider how this fits into your long-term investment strategy.

I have a few other stories on why the PM wasn't a fit for us.

It’s not about chaining yourself to a rigid model; it’s about giving yourself a reliable starting point, so when the next tempting deal in Phoenix’s midtown corridor pops up, you know it fits into your broader strategy rather than just hoping it’ll magically work out.At the end of the day, nobody’s going to knock on your door and hand you a neatly packaged portfolio.