You will need boots on the ground and someone that can give you personal experience for you to grow your portfolio and also be your go-to for connections locally.

Additionally, try collaborating with local businesses like spas, wellness practitioners, yoga, wineries/taprooms, etc... and try some messaging with them around wanting to promote them in your blog and on your property.

Hi Michael,I like your thoughts of building a large portfolio because it's very important in sub $100,000 markets like Ohio.A large portfolio = A safe portfolio.Personally, I've always been a big believer in buying with cash.Less is more.Once you gain experience and understanding the true income vs expenses of your portfolio.Then look at using leverage for faster growth.It takes many years to learn a market along with establishing a solid understanding of it's "in's and out's" from a people/team perspective.As investors we should always reverse engineer and protect the bottom line first and foremost before looking toward expansion and growth.My "cash only" mentality has served me well over the years in my businesses and real estate endeavors.Especially when things turned South and they always eventually do.Start slow, start small, buy with cash and build from there.Just my opinion and wishing you much successps.

Looking forward to connect with like-minded investors and RE professionals online or in person.

You have to remain competitive when starting out because your goal is to grow your business.

I personally do not have the funds to put a down payment worth 25%, but i do have family that may be able to help me if i can actually find a deal and can explain it to them if it makes sense (my mother mostly likely and my grandmother!)

Honomobo seemed to be one of the few companies making larger modular container homes that had stayed in business.

As I mentioned we are relatively new to the area and are currently starting up our business from scratch.

This property is close to the down town, near a bus line, and fit the business model.

Find a lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant law in your state, and not only that, but who know the rental and property management business well.