If you live in Cleveland (a cash-flowing market), I wouldn't look OOS at another pretty similar market.

You may also consider the power of a site like prop stream where you can see who owns a property and which other properties they are linked to. 

I was living abroad buying/selling real estate mostly land, and some land with structures.

My wife and I are about to put our WI lakehouse out as a STR this year. For liability purposes our financial advisor is recommending creating a LLC for managing all of the STR stuff. I'm in agreement but I'm not entir...

good for padsplit terrible for anyone who has to live near one..

Secure that income stream with your other keepers.  

Alternative Revenue Streams for Unique Property Features•If your home has unique features (large backyard, pool, modern design, or open space), consider listing it on platforms like PeerSpace for event rentals, content creation, or small business use.

When you live in that duplex for 2 years and then sell you'll be able to take 50% of the profit tax free (the allocation for the side you lived in). 

What a great find, though - a single family turned into basically three streams of income, assuming you get an ADU permitted!

.- The townhouse you're moving into is currently a rental, but you plan to live there two years for the 121 exclusion.