On the other hand, some disadvantages of investing in Dayton may include economic fluctuations, potential property maintenance issues, and a competitive real estate market.

Just make sure you do your research and understand all the costs involved, including renovations and potential rental income. 

This could include skipping RLMO, having a balloon payment, and possibly having prepayment penalties. 

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

They reflect the overall economy including how expensive it is for investors to raise money and whether they can obtain similar yield from other investments.

This was included in the initial contract we signed when we put the $1,500 deposit.

In my experience, the agent has been the catalyst for other vendor referrals including attorney, contractor, inspector, tenants, etc so selecting one that you feel is well experienced in this space will help you to connect more dots.

If you're interested, I have a partner network for STR investors that includes those specialties.

If I do end up purchasing a duplex for 299k, I would be living in one for about a year and rent out the other at 1300/month, In which I would still be paying out of pocket for the mortgage (est. 2122/month as per zillow) not including the other expense.

The landlord effectively refused your request, since March rent is included in her 'options'.