In terms of the overall real estate market for 2025, I believe it will continue to remain very strong.

Love that you have been in the RE game for so long!

There are seasonal dips in income here on the barrier island of E Florida. 

Quote from @Sharad Bagri: For a general partnership (without the LLC), that will invest in real estate in Ohio, what kind of bank account can we open, like checking, saving or anything else?

Choose a market based on affordability, population growth, job opportunities, landlord-friendly states, and BRRRR potential.

So, in that case, at the very least you could assume VA investment properties.

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

my strategy is FIip for starters and in a year or two switch to rentals. budget for the first property about 200K...where sould i look?

The occupancy is below stabilization for most lenders (85%-90%+) and they are likely shy because your track record is nil (you said you were new to commercial/multifamily).

I manage furnished rentals in North Dallas, Plano< Richardson-- but we rent out the whole space.