Bump, come on folks, Chris helps alot of people on the forum.

Anytime you can remove a barrier to booking, you will get more bookings.

I want to occupy one of the units, my preference would be the 2/1 so I can collect more rent from the 3/2 to go towards my mortgage. 

Hi everyone, I am a year out of college and eager to get more involved in the real estate industry.

Hi Yu Jin,Dayton is a step up from Toledo but also comes with a step up in price.The numbers make sense in many Ohio cities.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So look for off market (We do a lot of direct to seller), negotiate hard, buy with cash and buy quickly.Great deals don't last so you need to know the numbers very well in your target market.I've flipped hundreds of properties in Toledo since 2014 and am glad to say that I know the market like my back pocket.All I need is the address, scope of work and how much I can buy it for.Quick access to AREIS, the MLS to run comps and "ka ching".I know if it's a deal or not.Immerse yourself in the market and become a market expert on the numbers.Nothing comes easy mate and all good things take time.If you are looking to build a rental portfolio in Ohio you have to build a big one.Buying 1 or 2 properties and expecting a significant impact to your bottom line from a net-worth or cashflow standpoint isn't worth the risk IMO.In all sub $100,000 markets, it's important to build a large portfolio as there is a high likelihood that you will have repairs and vacancy on 1 or 2 properties at any given moment.Just my opinion and all the best.

Their influence is felt in the increased accessibility of capital, the acceleration of project timelines, and the introduction of more flexible financing options.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

It does not matter where in the country you are, or what anyone tells you, if a residential GC has been in business for more than 10 years their gross markup is 50-100%.

Please send me a message.Hi Gage, you have a lot of experienced people on BP willing to help, but they are not going to be motivated by a free meal.

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