@David MartinezA quick search on furnishedfinder.com shows a bunch of available midterm rentals in that area so you can use those to help guide your price and strategy.

As an investor-only agent in the Boston area, I'm looking at the market nearly every day and analyzing deals for clients.

Also seems like a lot of MF sells occupied with tenants in place so you just have to comfortable with that and contracting up from and seeing inside after contracting.    1st step is to find a great lender and get pre-approved for a loan so you know what your budget is. 

In addition to offering "cash for keys" assure them that they can use you as a referral on their next tenant application, or offer them a short term-2 month lease.

Does anyone know of a dscr lender that will allow for seasoned money for a down payment and a really good property manager in Ohio specifically in Columbus, Cin, and Cleveland?  

A good PM will be able to quickly draw upon process, procedure and mechanisms in place to handle the "X" in your question. 

@Jade Frank how much has your current home gone up in value?

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$200,000 in 401K, rental mortgage payoff is $130,000.