In the short term, I am only focusing on properties located in Ohio.  

If it doesn't work out they get the money back in short time with other investments.    

I figured – I love real estate and construction and I am good at math and management so why not use my skills to build up passive income rather than working till I’m 60.But personally I spend the bulk of my time putting together the financing with local individuals looking to make a better return on their money than the stock market can give and to partner with on some large properties, So, of course I gotta ask, you don’t know anyone looking to diversify into real estate, do you?

I do Invest my own money (mostly in weed stocks) but I am looking to make a investment that is not an equity product, where I have more control.

Hey @Brock LarameeHave you considered living in the unit for a short time frame and then moving out and using the cash flow to rent somewhere more desirable.

I personally am looking for deals that will deliver a higher COC than the stock market could for me.  

Long story short.

I'm guessing this is a reference to STR/AirBnB type setups and the answer should be "No" even if I'm renting month to month so long I'm not doing short term rentals??

I would connect with some wholesalers in the area.Also, there are some alternative ways to invest in Real estate for a big return.. for example, there is a desperate need for corporate rentals (furnished short-medium term leases) that pay 3 times per month what a traditional lease would demand.

If you are thinking about a "house hacking" loan on a 1 to 4 unit place  that only requires a 3.5% down payment but try to get on  3 or 4 unit place under the same roof, which is one of the parameters of the FHA loanIf you need any short term return, you might try a Fix and Flip type with wholesaling and /or a quick flip.