Hi Michael,I like your thoughts of building a large portfolio because it's very important in sub $100,000 markets like Ohio.A large portfolio = A safe portfolio.Personally, I've always been a big believer in buying with cash.Less is more.Once you gain experience and understanding the true income vs expenses of your portfolio.Then look at using leverage for faster growth.It takes many years to learn a market along with establishing a solid understanding of it's "in's and out's" from a people/team perspective.As investors we should always reverse engineer and protect the bottom line first and foremost before looking toward expansion and growth.My "cash only" mentality has served me well over the years in my businesses and real estate endeavors.Especially when things turned South and they always eventually do.Start slow, start small, buy with cash and build from there.Just my opinion and wishing you much successps.

I find it that many people have a different definition of 'flipping'.I find it that people either mean1.

@Jon Martin people do get tripped up by this.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

People have already said what your options are.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

If a crappy area, I would not try to STR it, since you will likely be getting people who want a CHEAP place to stay.  

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

More people on BP post about successes than the lessons they learned.

Some people choose to manage themselves.