I’ve worked with a few tools for property intel, and while no service is 100% accurate, some options have stood out for specific use cases:BatchLeads: They offer a solid skip-tracing tool with good accuracy and detailed reports.

It’s good to budget for unforeseen expenses.Regarding PMI, it’s worth discussing directly with your loan servicer since many lenders require holding the property for a period or reaching specific equity thresholds before removal.If market rents are $2,200–$2,500, hiring a property manager could help you optimize rent while taking the burden of tenant screening off your plate.

Let me know if you’d like help running specific numbers or refining your negotiation strategy.AI answers can be helpful sometimes, but they miss some really important concepts.

I am just starting out with a STR and found that VRBO is not very specific if they are collecting the tax and paying it to the State as a marketplace facilitator or am I responsible for this tax collection and payment ?

So to answer the question specifically no I would not buy a property that did not cash flow and only for tax basis.

@Destiney E Goins please ask more specific questions that we can actually answer!

I keep finding conflicting information and the IRS website doesn't specifically mention using an RV as a STR.

- Usually a 5 unit with a boiler means that all the units share the boiler heating system.Which specific utilities in which units are paid by tenants vs shared?

Based on our experience, we’d be happy to connect and share insights into viable areas, property management options, and financing solutions tailored for cross-border investors like yourself.Cleveland is a fantastic market with solid cash-flow potential, but as with any investment, having the right team in place is key.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect further or discuss specifics—I’d be happy to help!

I don't know anything specific about the Cincy market (and what the type of neighborhood this one is in - (A, B, C, etc.), but I've been told it's very similar to where I live in St.