If you can connect with  a smaller wholesaler that will be sending you deals directly vs sending them out to 10,000 other people, then you'll be in a better place. 

The Midwest in general, can be typically like this.At our property management company in Cincinnati we have a significant amount of out of state investors (many in Cali) and they love our market because like you said, there are opportunities for lower priced homes compared to where you live.The biggest thing in my opinion is to find the right Realtor to help you navigate the different neihborhoods in Cinci as I believe it'll be very difficult for any out of state investor to TRULY know what they are getting into without a very good Realtor.Reach out directly to me if you want to chat more! 

Approving your tenant's pet doesn't mean they are allowed to pet-sit for others or allow guests to bring pets.I would require her to apply and pass my screening, then add her to the lease.

I spoke with him and he was very respectful and explained to me how he is trying to find a job and he has applied to McD's and dollar general and a few other low paying jobs. 

Same apply to fence Too..?

We knew we wanted professional direction.

The only issue is my job is 2 hours away from the triplex, by September I was looking to transfer and find another another job down where the triplex is   When I apply for my loan would i be able to apply as owner occupied?

Also, you can use "rule of thumb," for lack of better term, percentages but they don't always apply to your local market.

You can get higher rents with this strategy and the government is paying most of your tenants rent money directly to you. 

If you want to know more feel free to reach out to me directly.