Hi Madhul,Investing in both LTR (Long-Term Rentals) and STR (Short-Term Rentals) can be a great strategy, especially with substantial capital.

Are you planning to invest only in your local market, or are you open to exploring opportunities elsewhere as well?

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. 

The rates below are avg for my market.  

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.

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. 

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!  

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?

We also have 100’s of markets with their own MLS rules as well.