Hi Yu Jin,Dayton is a step up from Toledo but also comes with a step up in price.The numbers make sense in many Ohio cities.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So look for off market (We do a lot of direct to seller), negotiate hard, buy with cash and buy quickly.Great deals don't last so you need to know the numbers very well in your target market.I've flipped hundreds of properties in Toledo since 2014 and am glad to say that I know the market like my back pocket.All I need is the address, scope of work and how much I can buy it for.Quick access to AREIS, the MLS to run comps and "ka ching".I know if it's a deal or not.Immerse yourself in the market and become a market expert on the numbers.Nothing comes easy mate and all good things take time.If you are looking to build a rental portfolio in Ohio you have to build a big one.Buying 1 or 2 properties and expecting a significant impact to your bottom line from a net-worth or cashflow standpoint isn't worth the risk IMO.In all sub $100,000 markets, it's important to build a large portfolio as there is a high likelihood that you will have repairs and vacancy on 1 or 2 properties at any given moment.Just my opinion and all the best.

I’ve read a number of posts online saying mortgages are possible as a US citizen in Panama.However, I visited some realtors in Bocas Del Toro and they said mortgages aren’t possible there or for foreigners. 

I just don't see how this works out profitably in the current market.

Hey Michael, Not sure which book you read about wholesaling, but here's the deal: wholesaling is mostly about sales and marketing.

As of late July ‘24, 71 new 2-family listings have hit the market.

the rents can be brought up to market value maybe of $5200 but that doesn't make sense either

A two car garage depending on your market is probably 15K-20K.  

Why This Matters: For investors in multi-family properties, especially in today's real estate market, maximizing tax savings is crucial for maintaining profitability.

This ended up being a wholetail where we physically closed on the property ourselves and relisted it on the MLS after bringing up its market value.

Partner Driven saw potential in this low-cost property on Windsor Dr, Saint Marys, OH, due to its strategic location and market demand.