Though not cheap, Perrysburg has seen consistent appreciation, making it a good bet for long-term growth.Investing $100K+ in Toledo:If you're putting $100K+ into one property, Ottawa Hills and Perrysburgwould be top choices for appreciation-focused investments.

Medium-term rentals provide consistent cash flow and avoid storage costs, while house hacking offers location-independent flexibility and strong rental demand.

The first thing we noticed overnight was the platform's speed, which increased drastically, as well as the new customer support who were checking on us consistently (which was a new thing), so things were turning out for the best, and we were making 1-2 deals a month out of that. 6 months ago, 10 DLC was getting approved in 3-5 days instead of +10, and we upgraded to the managed plans, and had a person manage our accounts, and were able to get to 3-5 deals.

Building a team with professionals and staying consistent with research will set you up for success.Good luck!

I think you would be hard pressed to find any consistent and major REI investor who has not had a lawsuit at one time. 

Not sure how good the lists really are but my opinion is that it is worth the investment if your going to use it fully and consistently to run your business. 

If you place the right tenants consistently, you will rarely have problems.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening GuideSecond, consider inspections at least once a year, preferably at the mid-point so you can catch damages before they get too far.

Thanks for sharing your perspective—it’s definitely insightful, and I understand where you’re coming from.While I get that partnering with one exclusive buyer might limit your potential profit on individual deals, couldn’t there be value in the consistency and reliability of working with a cash buyer who provides specific leads/addresses and is always ready to close on those deals?

Emerging markets with inexpensive housing and consistent development might also benefit new investors.

However, they might discount the Underwriting, Processing, or Doc fees if you do multiple deals with the same lender, such as a portfolio transaction or consistent volume.