Buy-and-hold rentals provide a more stable option, with projected annual appreciation of 5-7% and a strong rental market driven by population and job growth.

I am eager to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with wholesalers who can provide quality properties that meet our criteria.If you are a wholesaler in the Cleveland area or its suburbs, or if you have any recommendations, I would love to hear from you.Please feel free to reach out to me via private message or respond to this thread with your contact information and a brief overview of your offerings.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with some of the fantastic wholesalers in our community.Best regards,Tom. 

Long-Term Vision: Sure, the duplex is step one, but what’s my long-term game plan?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I guess what you do next somewhat depends on how your deal is looking, and what your holding costs are.

It really is a different animal than either long term or short term rentals so it's best to seek advice from others with experience in this niche.

It sounds like you're embarking on an exciting journey in real estate investing.Investing in the Pocono area for short-term rentals (STRs) can be a lucrative venture due to its popularity as a vacation destination.Take the time to thoroughly research the Pocono area's vacation rental market.

My investment strategy focuses on long-term, low-maintenance SFRs in high-demand areas, aiming for cash flow rates above 7%.The market dynamics can vary significantly from state to state, and even from block to block within a city. 

I've been looking at some of the online lenders (Better, Figure, Rocket Mortgage, etc) and while they offer a decent product, perhaps there is a lender who is local to Indiana that would offer a HELOC with better terms? 

Currently, the market is still short on supply so when putting in offers you need to put on the 'seller' hat and think what they would want.