A reduced down payment while using an FHA loan for house purchase may enable greater money for upcoming costs or investments.

If I were you, I'd rent to teachers or staff, meaning adults. 

Please feel free to comment on my post and refer seminars, forums, or books that would enable my understanding of how to become a successful real estate investor. 

Kinder is all about the indiv teacher. 

The best teacher is experience so let's put our experiences together and move all of us forward! 

Selling the property offers a significant cash sum, enabling you to potentially diversify your STR portfolio by purchasing multiple properties outright, fostering a more passive income stream.

This would enable us to expand the list of potential properties, increase the odds of winning auctions, and still generate a similar sized profits.

I retired early as a teacher because my time is now controlled by me and my STR’s pay much better.

Last year I got my real estate license to enable me to look for deals and help other investors with a similar mindset as myself find places to start their real estate journey.

Hey James, with a price range like that Columbus and Cleveland OH will be a standout choice, in these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income.