Build-to-rent communities, purpose-built neighborhoods consisting entirely of rental units, are stepping in to fill this void, providing a viable alternative to traditional homeownership.Unlike traditional single-family homes or apartment complexes, BTR communities offer a range of housing options, from detached houses to townhomes and duplexes, tailored specifically for renters.

Local banks are great for doing business in specific areas.

Paul Bradley at ROC USA have started.Thank you @Will Stewart and @Roger D Jones specifically and BiggerPockets generically for a quick authoritative response.

Interest rates change, regulations change, in CA lots of fights happen, inflation happens, and just so many headwinds to fight thru as a developer. 

Also, the pro-BP membership gives you access to state-specific leases that you can edit to fit your terms.

@James Wise do you recommend any specific lenders sub 75k in Ohio?

I keep thinking the more regulation the more expensive it will get. 

Service animals are trained for the specific disabilities.  

The metro, or specifically houses in the actual city, may have experienced zero appreciation, but many in-demand suburbs did over those decades (regardless of any population decline).

PM's are not very good at this.We have our tenants sign a trampoline agreement, which takes care of liability and also regulates the restoration of the lawn.