Good question, Suzy.Then an email:  "I think something's not right. 

@Shandy Victory I am in the same position as you looking to invest in Ohio I am flying out there next month to check out the area.

They'll help you get where you need to be as fast as possible. 

Its no different than should I pay cash for my car that I can finance at 4% or invest it at 8%.

It looks like I should pull the trigger but I am having some reservations.

In the future, either get your Real Estate License so you have access to the MLS, or make friends with a realtor so they can get you comps to get an ARV.  

That might be an option.

1) an investor will pay the least for your house.2) An assumable loan will only help if you owe at least 8-%, preferably 90% or more if the sales price for an owner occupant who will pay the most. 3) it’s been a VERY slow winter.  

You can hand them over all your information to organize at tax time and their staff should be able to organize everything and get your taxes filed.

so, if you get 75% of the $200K, that's $150K, minus, say, $5K for closing = you get a check for $145K.