Cleveland and Dayton can be great markets for high cash flow and low purchase prices, but you need to be careful when navigating the neighborhoods so you're not buying in a D/F class area where no property managers will manage and where you'll never see any positive cash flow.

Keep in mind the costs for property management, maintenance, and vacancy rates to ensure you're budgeting appropriately.

Nobody watches your money like you do, you'll learn how to manage, so you can manage a manager later and you'll save precious early-years cash flow, which allows you to scale faster, especially in the first 5 years.

Are these forums a good place to connect with managing partners for JVs or syndications?

Look for a team with a strong track record in managing rentals like yours, especially in your target area.

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Managing remotely works until it doesn't.

It's way easier when you have a turnover.My wife could manage this and she's hands off with the tenants. 

Portsmouth, known for its historic charm, offers higher prices but strong demand for both multifamily properties and short-term rentals, with premium rental rates for well-located properties.

That's just my take on managing expectations.