Once you have a plan, choose a market that aligns with your goals and find a mentor doing what you want to do. 

What are your plans moving forward?

Calculate several scenarios such as first year expenses, second, third, 5th, and your exit plan.

Come to the table with a plan, and finances worked out to get the best service and agent.

I was planning on living in it while doing the repairs.

Keep looking for an REI strategy that’s fits you.  

At this stage of my life (71) years old and more concerned with estate planning than career advancement, my top priority is asset preservation on an INFLATION ADJUSTED basis.

Taking the primary residence from a 3 to a 4 bedroom, adding HVAC, new open floor plan, modern kitchen and bathrooms as as well as adding massive walk in closets in two of the four bedrooms.

Collaborate with an agent understanding your house­ hacking goals when assessing potential Cle­veland properties fitting your budge­t.

They may want less than what you are planning to offer:)