.: I have to give a shout out to Bigger Pockets! 

.), so that narrows the list down quite a bit.As far as building a remote team - it all comes down to networking, this site being a great resource.

We would love to connect if you have any questions or be here as a resource to you! 

You might not benefit from reading (but how would you know if you have never tried) but for other people they are incredible resources.

Is there a Bigger Pockets Bay Area meet up group?

Sellers who have been on the sidelines are expected to return. https://www.hondros.com/resources/blog/hot-ohio-real-estate-...https://www.houzeo.com/blog/ohio-real-estate-market/

Get a roommate, hopefully a property that needs some cosmetic love, even better if it's a small MFH.Rinse and repeat every couple of years, slowly build some equity, cash flow, knowledge, experience and relationships and then you can do bigger, and more unique things. 

Also Bigger Pockets has many great books about investing I recommend The Real Estate Rookie, and The House Hacking Strategy.

Feel free to share your experiences, insights, or any articles/resources you've come across that shed light on creative financing strategies.

The market for investing here has been getting bigger and bigger as the years go one.