Networking with other investors and professionals in your area can also provide valuable opportunities and insights.Set Clear Goals and Plan: Define your financial goals for the next 10 years and create a plan to achieve them.

I would say, the Ohio market in general is a very beginner friendly state to get started with your real estate journey.

If you aren't a Real Estate Professional, I am not sure adding more to your portfolio, with the main intention being tax reduction, is the best option.

I know some professional property managers that use Rhino and they say it works great.

STR's are a different beast entirely, whether professionally managed or not, but they do allow for an easier/quicker exit than traditional commercial such as retail, office, warehouse, or multi-family.

I'm open to living in a pretty small space, but would hope to avoid the worst parts of town to start our journey.

Hi there, I am a new investor, started my journey with my wife back in 2022 we house hacked our first property in new haven CT.I am currently having a hard time finding any good deals in my market everything is so over priced and goes way above the 1% rule, I even made some low offer on the properties  that I thought would be a good fit for BRRRR however offer never gets accepted or someone else over bids. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am really excited to begin my journey owning real-estate in San Diego and could use your help.

I call the professionals I need directly and skip the middle man.