don't be afraid of better markets in ohio like columbus. depending on the capital allocation buying old houses and having to renovate is not the only way to drive value. build rent refinance repeat and build to rent are both very strong market drivers as well and you can traditionally get infill land in areas like columbus in much better locations than where you buy.

It's great to hear about your success with this multi-family buy-and-hold investment.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

You may be declined for not being an owner occupant, but it will still buy a little more time.

I have been wanting to buy a house for the past 5 years and never pulled the trigger.

I work with a ton of new investors as a realtor the #1 way to get started is just find a 2-4 unit in decent shape and buy it low down with conventional financing 5-10% then you can live in it for a year and do another next year.

Where are you buying your rentals?

Would it be better to buy with a Land Trust?

Another option would be to find someone to buy it and do a lease option contract with you.

I buy value add NNN for cash typically and reposition.