Just ensure the new loan doesn’t overextend your cash flow.The best move depends on your long-term goals—cash flow vs. equity growth vs. diversification.

South End’s growth should support that play.

It is the State capital so there is always economic development happening which drives job growth and demand for housing.

I’m also interested in identifying the most scalable approach to support future growth.

Whether it's stocks, real estate or any other investments: focus on their cash flow, appreciation/growth potential and risks, not on their taxation.

Look at rent growth trends, vacancy rates, and the area’s economic drivers.

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I'm less concerned with maintenance requests and collecting rent and more concerned with acquisitions and growth. 

Employment wise, Aultman Hospital is consuming the SW part of Canton and Timken Steel keeps plugging along with some smaller manufacturing companies staying steady, but outside of Aultman I haven't seen any significant job growth or companies moving here, and if they do, they usually aren't coming into the City.  

The current market definitely has some great opportunities for strong ROI and equity growth.