Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?

Banks who offer construction financing tend to be 75-80% LTC and alternative/hard money lenders will sometimes offer higher LTC leverage than that.

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

I did find this deal driving driving for dollars, the realtor of the property was adding his sign in the front yard, I approached to make and offer. we close in 3 weeks.

In regards to your offer, I am always willing to learn more from people who've been there and done that. 

The first time this happened, the board of directors got an email showing trash everywhere, and HOA management offered to get "their people" out there to clean asap. 

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I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

These regions offer affordable prices for most investors, with homes that are turnkey—either newly constructed or fully renovated, tenant-ready, and with systems that still have 10+ years of life remaining.

Some even offer preferred interest rates as low as 5.75% at no cost to you.