@Eric Chiang..I don't do many of these, but just chiming in - one thing I'd look out for too, is some of the Physician programs that allow for up to 100% financing, will only go up to 2-units.  3 and 4-units are out of scope, at least for what I have access to. 

The problem is after the auction but before closing, you often do not have access to the property for inspections and appraisals.

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just purchased an updated three bedroom two bath ranch with two car garage nice back patio with hot tub and although not on Morris reservoir it is only three lots over from a deeded boat dock that the tenants or Airbnb customers would have access to.  

I have access to private capital through family and a large group of investors and I'm looking for some insight in investing here in Ohio.

Yup, what others said, and these things came together with crowdfunding which really accelerated the public access to syndication deals and funds.

I believe I would have access to about 140k in equity.

So if you do want a HELOC get it before you move out.HELOC - Pros: Fast cash, easy access, flexible; Cons: Floating rates or higher rates, less available equity as cash, short AMMO; use to take advantage of opportunities quickly then find long-term financing later, best to pay of quickly due to increased expense over other financing optionsCash Out Refi Mortgage - Pros: Excellent terms (low INT, long AMMO, higher LTV=more cash), stable/low INT rates; Con: SLOOOWWW to take out compared to HELOC, slower to reorganize/restructure or close out; generally these are good for financing other deals that are longer term and stabilized in nature. 

By investing passively it provides access to metrics, business plans, acquisition process and best practices.

Do you have easily accessible capital or partners that would allow you to invest in more properties without selling?