It's also good to have access to other people who have done the things you're trying to do.

It just wouldn't make sense. 

@Mark Byrge, you’re one of my favorite people today!

Given the fact that I’m single and have zero dependents I figured it may make sense to move to the new house for at least a year to get a primary residence mortgage with a lower rate and rent out my existing house as a furnished mid-term rental.My question is around taxes: my current home needs significant repairs and updates (about $20-30k’s worth 😬) before it’s ready to be rented (the pool enclosure went partially down during a storm among other things).

Last year code enforcement showed up and was "just checking on things" since they had prior history with this house & the people on the property.

Not local to the Cincinnati area, but I've done a good amount of work for people there!

I have done some research but curious about the experience people here have had. 1.

People are always fearful.

If you can rent it out for only $1000, I don't think the numbers will make much sense especially if you will need to finance it.

Our current investments have been in San Diego and got lucky with appreciation and rental rates, but we realize that we need to explore out of California for an investment to make sense.