Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Keren Mayorov be sure to speak with @Engelo Rumora and @James Wise Thanks for the mention mate.G'Day Keren,Toledo, Ohio rentals are our bread and butter.Others on the forum are better suited to assist you with the Cleveland market.Wishing you much success 🙏

There would be no tenants I would have to deal with, only setting up a date for renters to move their stuff in and out.I'm also wondering if it would be a better idea to rent out the entire basement, or break it up into smaller rentals (i.e. a 30x30 space or a bunch of 10x5 spaces etc.)I'm imagining there is a market for people who need to store boxes for a quick move etc., but I can't imagine one person filling the entire basement so that's why I'm considering breaking it up if possible.

LLC has more tax treatment options (taxed as a sub S) and better protection than a land trust, if managed correctly.

My questions to you: (1) are the better avenues than house hacking SFR or (1-4) multifamily properties for me to get started?

There's no such thing as a "deal" when it comes to STRs in the resort towns, but it is a better time than late fall/winter when the ski season is ramping up and the Airbnb market makes it more likely for owners to rent instead of sell.

You're better off starting with something more grounded, like securing funds and getting a few transactions under your belt.

This might entail making improvements to curb appeal, kitchens, and bathrooms in order to draw in better renters and raise rents.Long-Term Appreciation: Take into account real estate in communities that may see long-term growth.

Even better is if you come to them with a personal financial statement, a debt schedule, and a business plan for the purchase (if you haven't identified a property, then what size, location, price you are looking for).

What are you offering that is different or better than anyone else?

Hey Eric, That sounds better than the portfolio loan I was quoted but does it give me the flexibility in the future to sell one of the properties?