I found 50 acres off market near a few popular state parks in Ohio. 

Your interest rates are low. 8.5% is around the "market rate" for owner finance buyers right now...30-yr, fully-amortizing2.

To start your journey, I recommend focusing on building your network by joining meetups and engaging in online forums, while narrowing down your first investment based on your budget, market, and goals.

If you are able to add an additional full bath, it sets you apart in the market big time! 

Hopefully, by year 3 the market will be good enough for a refinance as well!

And markets with strong appreciation typically won't have much cashflow.

I'm a local realtor and investor, so I’d love to help you find the right property and navigate the market.

I currently own a 3-unit multifamily property, and I’m actively looking to expand my portfolio while building meaningful connections with like-minded investors in CT.I’m particularly interested in:Wholesalers: If you’ve got off-market deals, I’d love to hear from you.Creative Financing Opportunities: Subject-to deals and seller financing are right up my alley.Networking and Partnerships: I’m eager to collaborate with other investors who share a passion for creative deal-making and scaling our businesses together.Whether you’re an experienced investor, just starting out, or anywhere in between, let’s connect!

I can't speak too much to the market on the Westside, but as far as affordability on the West Coast Spokane is worth looking into.

Most will have large scale marketing engines where they spend thousands or tens of thousands a month, and operate or license time in call centers.