So Real estate is the best bet? 

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Welcome to KC Leo, I would definitely recommend getting involved in MAREI, the real estate investor association here. 

Hi Jessica, I put the house on the market instead as the MTR strategy involved significant upfront capital that I wasn't ready to for.

Only one of these methods involves "saving" money, and most BP users don't pay enough attention to it. 

Although my spare time to complete such projects follows seasonal work highs and lows, it would be smart for any type deal I consider to involve adding value myself to the property.With at least 100k (possibly up to 140k) of equity in our home, I have done a fair amount of research in HELOCs and refi.

Extending lease might be best bet.    

I know very little about Kris & Jessie except that they are involved in a lawsuit for their education.

Don't bet on passive appreciation, just forced appreciation.

Looking for advice from you BP pros out there.I will be purchasing either a single family residence or multi family residence home in the Cleveland, Ohio area no later than January 2025 and intended on purchasing usin...