Hopefully you've turned into a Buckeye's fan as well!

Like @Jeremy Holden said above, sub2 could be a good option for you, he's a great resource to lean on in this market as well.

I would reach out directly to nicer homes or facilities in the specific areas, with specific amenities you plan to be in and offer.

Then what happens on paper a property looks like a cash flows very well, then when you add in vacancies repairs and life in general, they end up having to start using credit cards to pay for things and get caught into that spiral To answer your original question most real estate investors are not buying a property every year.

You can plan all you want, but at some point, you just have to trust yourself and make that leap.

I know some people from there living here interested in investing, me as well.

Hey Jake,You'll definitely have some options with DSCR lenders, but you'll need to be really sure that the lender you use is okay with underwriting STR income as well as with the ADU as a mid-term as they are kind of tricky.With DSCR loans, your credit score is going to be a big determinate to where you will lend.

There are numerous state and federal laws related to buying and selling mortgage notes as well as originating mortgages/contract for deeds etc.You have Dodd Frank as well as numerous other consumer protection laws that you have to deal with. 

I'm afraid to put the money in a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan if I decide to move and it stuck in there.

He recently put on the first (planned to be annual) Humor and Harmony event.