You do need additional disclosures to CYA, but starting a deal is way easier than doing a deal well and/or properly set up for the long term.

Ohio is considered a landlord-friendly state since there are few to no regulations for rent control policies and mandatory disclosures.

Than I would say the next question is really hashing out your personal goals, wherever you buy it’s gonna be a 3-5 year commitment so make sure it’s a place you want to be and if you aren’t ready to commit somewhere for that long frankly you are better off renting (which in full disclosure is what I ended up personally doing).

Full disclosure, I work in the DSCR/F&F lending space BUT I have transitioned from using conventional (even when I worked in this space) to using DSCR and F&F loans.Here are the reasons that I concluded:1.

Dont want to cross across as un-sympathetic, but this corona event should serve to remind all investors that when the value is NOT there, don't buy the asset even when the whole world is buying...For years, investors are buying up stocks and real estate even when the math does not make sense, just because other people are buying, just out of fear of missing out....Those will be at the risk of heavy loss...Full disclosure - I kept my 401K in cash for the past 2 years, until last Thursday.....So my fellow investors - keep dry powder and stay on the sideline when the numbers do pan out...For example, a forward P/E of 20 does not make sense in my books, a purchase to rent of 18 years in SF does not make sense....Wait until that P/E is 16 or the purchase to rent of 15 years..Best wish to all

For now, I think disclosure is the answer. 

At the end of the day, you're required to make proper disclosure to the investors.

Disclosure: In WC, I have sold multiple properties in the last 18 months and bought 0.

These people are highly trained salespeople - never hurts to learn from the best.Just leave your checkbook and credit cards at home so you're not tempted.My $0.02...Disclosure: I have no relationship of any kind with Than Merrill or Fortune Builders

@Justin Fox Texas is a non disclosure state.