Would you avoid investing in strictly a cash-flow market?

I know a friend who is an attorney, although they don’t specialize in housing law.

I don't know Ohio's laws regarding disclosure, so it sounds like that may not be applicable. 

* What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuits* How familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?

For the office, it is advisable to begin with home office deduction if one meets the requirements of the law.

California's SB 721, known as the Balcony Inspection Law, requires multifamily property owners to inspect exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies and decks.

The price points are still affordable - around $120k-$180k, plus the laws are super landlord-friendly. 

However, just because I don't agree with it doesn't mean I am in favor of the Government being given additional power to enforce additional laws and restrictions that infringe upon our freedom.

.: Quote from @Charles Perkins: Washington law gives tenants the option of paying the security deposit over several months depending on the lease term length. 

The reasoning from 2 was COVID and another said they changed the laws response to 2008.