Do you have equity? 

I was actually considering doing a shorter mortgage term to gain equity on the property faster.

If so that will give you equity and some ownership stake?

Actually, the way you describe SubTo can be called "equity skimming".

Same thing with any investor you get in bed with.With time you can work some equity into those rentals and when interest rates come down you will be in a better spot to sell a couple SFHs.   

My point being, all things constant, I usually see an appreciation of about 1-3% in addition to the loan being paid down creating equity.

Others required that the house is a primary residence.

How can you deploy $250-270k on the next deal because that's realistically your equity position after the remodel.

They care less about the cash flow in the moment but CYCLING up the equity multiple to the max.

I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US).