Call with the pitch that you're local, started this business due to your mom's health, and that you'll outperform and out-service a multinational company that is likely taking your calls/messages in a Vietnam call center. 

You should be able to get all of the information you need through the local housing authority.

So I started trying to get creative on how to create a win-win-win for all.Here’s how it went down:I got the sellers to agree to an asking price of $180k, a full $40k over what they originally wanted.In the offer, we included a seller credit of $34k.This strategy allowed me to cover the extra commission for both the buying and selling agents and ensure the seller got exactly the cash they wanted should they have sold it at 140k.With the seller credit, this reduced my total out-of-pocket expense to just $6k.I used a commercial DSCR loan product with a local bank.

Figure out what kind/price property you want to to look at then ask a local lender who to make that work.

As for the other recommendations suggested, I would have suggested the start with one unit but I would defer to local expertise and therefore fear @Jim K. is likely correct.  

I also host a local real estate meetup in Worcester if you want to connect before hand.

In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.

Beasley provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. so I advise my clients to buy and hold so they get the most out of their appreciating assets. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-popu...

Quote from @Nam Pham: Hi Everyone,Even managing them locally is often pretty tough.