A final 1003 at the top, provided from the actual lender should have that designation.

Additionally, consider other factors such as potential appreciation, tax benefits, and long-term wealth-building potential.Lastly, don't hesitate to seek advice from experienced real estate professionals, such as real estate agents, property managers, or mentors, who can provide valuable insights and guidance as you navigate your first investment. 

I've met partners, lenders, contractors, essentially my team and its been incredibly valuable.I also recommend finding someone in your market doing what you want to be doing at a larger scale and figuring out a way that you can provide them value.

The other users in this discussion have provided some valuable insights into the "hot markets" in Ohio.

Like you I see the great value this provides.

Crime is relevant, but much more important is house specific data, jobs data, location data and management data.Two, ask questions about how a turnkey company or management company if that is not provided is going to deliver the results you are seeing on paper and expecting. 

I've found luck obtaining information/licensing requirements first on the county's website under zoning, and then reaching out to the specific town/city and verifying any further requirements they may have over the county's.

That could be a good place to search for leads in the form of buyers seeking to purchase their next investment or realtors who may want to work with you to provide financing for their clients.

Folks here could review and provide some recommendations perhaps.

Why can't you simply escrow the costs of the road repairs with the local government or provide them a letter of credit to accomplish this?