In many ways, this is the best market for buyers in Austin in years.

Lastly, it's super landlord friendly and the price point for finding positive cash flow is still very low (you can still find tons of great deals for $120-180k purchase price).On the other hand, other Ohio markets like Cleveland and Cincy are dying if you look at their population and job growth.

That could be a viable strategy in your market (OC).

DTI and Credit scores are excellent and the property has been owned for more than one year.I realize that there is a "Find a Lender" function on this website, but I really don't want to be spammed with marketing emails. 

I am actively researching markets like Cleveland and Columbus, but I remain very open to other opportunities.My goals are to successfully fund and execute a BRRRR project, build a team of veteran investors and mentors, and continue learning to attain financial freedom through real estate.Excited to connect with seasoned investors and mentors.

I do have a property executive summary presentation I can share.Hope to connect with a “true” private money lender instead of hard money.

. 🤷‍♂️ ““WHEREAS, on Sales Day, the ninth (9th) day of October, 2022, the Delinquent Tax Collector did, during the usual hours of sale, after due advertisement, sell the said property of the said John Doe, tax defaulter (s), to James Doe, his heirs and assigns, the purchaser (s), hereinafter known as "grantee (s)", and the highest bidder at such sale, for the sum of $XX.xx and gave a receipt for the total amount of said purchase money to him; andWHEREAS, more than twelve months have elapsed since the date of said sale and the defaulting taxpayer (s), and grantee from the owner or any mortgage or judgment creditor have failed to redeem said land so sold for taxes:NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, Jill Doe., Delinquent Tax Collector of and for the County and State of aforesaid, in consideration of the premises, and the sum of $xx.xx paid by the said grantee(s), James Doe have granted, bargained, sold and released, and by these present do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said grantee(s) James Doe and his heirs and assigns. “”

4 units are great because they give you the option to rent some units out while you're working on fixing the other ones up and there is a lot of rental demand in Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods right now, so it's a great time to get in the market!  

It's still only 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and I am in the hole about 140k and fair market value is about $145K-50K. 

Adding additional assets, a familiar market, buying a house "for free" as I call it, and gaining experience with lower level of risk How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?