If you're looking for the lowest price entry, Cleveland, Dayton, Springfield, and Akron would all be good fits. 

well you have your own answer there are no lenders for entitlements  there are JV partners like me for entitlements but its not at traditional lending rates of course as its all risk capital.WI funded 3 entitlement deals in 2024 in Loudan  county VA to the tune of 7 figures in cash. since my client does not own it its unsecured ..

Many insurers have left the state so it is important to be able to get the correct STR insurance.Start calling around and get some bids and ideas on cost and fit it into your budget before you start offering on properties.

Likely your best course of action is to not renew their tenancy when the end of their rental agreement is reached. 11.

I know in your city of Denver you can't host unless you live on the property but of course there are ways around that. 

Of course "hoping" rates will come down is not a sound strategy so finding a way to assume a loan that already took advantage of low rates is a great option.If you were starting over and targeted a large SFH, would you try to maintain the property in a way that would still attract regular homebuyers (not investors) if you needed to sell?

I am just guessing of course but I think down lines is a real possibility with those wind speeds..

You of course have to judge if anonymity is worth the addition cost. 

I have reached out to a few attorney's and of course they are saying I would have to put them on retainer before giving advice. 

This will also be a training course on how to landlord, and you can see if you like it or not.