Safe option probably depends on your experience and motivation and maybe the market where you buy. 

I am confident in handling the construction as I have experienceWhat really matters to me is that are there margins in this market to make money from scratch up?

Hello all,I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Real Estate and have 17 years of experience in the construction industry in my home country.

Which I think also means I can sell the house at market rate once the foreclosure process clears?

Real Estate is a very litigious industry especially when dealling with tenants. 

Have you looked into Ohio markets such as Columbus?

My company does over 30 DSCR loan transactions a month, so I definitely have a lot of experience with that program.Mid term rentals can be tough, but they can be done.LTR (long term rent) is easier for DSCR, that would be a traditional 1 year lease tenant.I'm very familiar with the OH state market, if you have properties in mind you want to purchase, they most likely will qualify for LTR so you can do a DSCR with 20% down. 

When tenants move out, do you take your property to market rent?  

I use a google voice number for advertising/marketing properties and first name only for advertising on the internet but my full name is on my lease and i give all of my tenants my personal cell phone number.

(This is what a wholesaler is doing) I know this is a huge issue the CT market right now.