I work with quite a few clients here who specialize in STRs and they are definitely killing it right now.

If you buy as an owner occupy but do not occupy the property, this would constitute mortgage fraud and is not a path you want to go down.

I helped a handful of new investors buy house hacks in Norfolk/OV,  its image has definitely shifted positively. 

Hi LaShanti,That definitely sounds on the cheaper side for a new duplex.

Your experience in project management will definitely help you in real estate especially if you plan on doing any renovations!

Yes this is definitely happening.

I definitely want to grow and change the portfolio in the next 10 years.

I am a sound professional who has built several recording studios and a sound wall between 2 tenants on a house hack I have most contractors have no clue how to do this correctly and definitely not any drywall contractors I have ever heard of. 

As someone who recently had to form a foreign LLC for an out of state property that I own, I definitely wouldn't do it unless I absolutely have to.

Definitely check out Cleveland!