I'm a contractor based in Maryland and DC, so the renovation aspect is well within my expertise, having done numerous projects for other developers and general contractors.However, I'm facing a challenge when it comes to choosing the interior design elements, such as bathroom tiles, colors, sizes, fixtures, etc.

You will also quickly learn how to manage properties well instead of spending decades figuring it out like most investors.

I'm definitely open and interested to venturing well outside SFH.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

Would love to connect to hear more about your experiences as well and any PM recommendations.  

My thoughts as well.

This means you’ll need to track the time of others and also can’t have a property manager as well. 3.

My current internship in Dallas is going very well, and I expect to be back in the city full time in the summer of 2026.

Having a lease in place will help you as well - some lenders won't refi a vacant property.For your refi, you're usually looking at 75-80% max LTV with a debt service loan.

While home prices have cooled slightly from their peak, affordability remains a significant barrier.According to the National Association of Realtors, homes in the U.S. spent an average of 36 days on the market in January 2025, a slight increase from last year but still well below historical norms.