Cincinnati is currently on the list of areas my partner and I are looking into invest into. Have a couple of friends who recommended Over-the-Rhine, Evanston, Norwood, Oakley, and Hyde Park as places that would be wor...

My wife and I started searching locally but property taxes are so high that nothing looks like it will cash flow.

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Just for laughs, search on "Morris Invest", run by former Fox News morning anchor Clayton Morris.After reading what his companies have done to investors, I wouldn't buy a $100 bill from him if he was selling it for a dollar.

@Kaliya Nikole Very few rent to own sellers list with an agent, there's usually no need.However, you can set up a rent to own business for yourself where you market for tenant/buyers, have them select a property from the MLS, and then sell the entire deal to an investor.

@Dustin Gale In terms of the tools to analyze the market, you have to select a market first.

I'm not saying your current one is doing anything wrong, but if they are and you decide to go with someone else, maybe the information below will help.You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

It is better to do a deal than skip one just because the dollar amount for financing is high.Good luck in your search and know that if the numbers make sense, you have made the right choice.

@Derek Williams I just did some searching and I think your best bet is going to be a spreadsheet.

I know the forum doesn't allow searching for mentors or promoting services.