Is that why you’re leaning toward renting, even with a $1K/month loss?

October is a popular conference month since the weather is usually nice in most places (including Vegas!)

Look for properties with positive cash flow: Focus on finding properties where the rental income covers the mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and other expenses, leaving you with positive cash flow each month.3.

For my first investment, I'm looking for a safer investment with a goal to at least break even in 12 months and possibly focus on learning long term cash flow and appreciation.

Regardless of legal status, business wise, I think it still makes sense to deal with it for a few months and then force them to update to Avail during renewal.

As of today, we owe a little over $149k at 3.375% with payments of $1642/month so there's equity to pull from.

I lived in Cleveland for multiple months and have some great connections to help you get started investing in Cleveland.

You don't want to get a call 3 months into a project where you have lent money and hear the operator say that they ran out of money and need more money from you to finish the project or you will lose your investment.

@Paige Gardner HM is a great way to get started however understand that it is SHORT TERM FINANCING 6-18 months. 

If you need a new job once you move, you will need an offer letter prior to closing on your new home (and you will need 6 months reserves in order to be able to use the offer letter as income).