If its an invesmtent you want to make sure you force as close to 30% equity as possible (this is so you can refi and pull as much money out - banks usually only cash out up to 70% LTV). then you need to make sure your rent will cover your new mortgage 70% of the value of the home. 

You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

I think this owner bought a long time ago and likely has a paid off property or small mortgage so he can afford to take this kind of loss. 

This strategy is known as House Hacking which means buy as primary and rent out the other units or rooms so they can help pay for your mortgage.

These factors are making Ohio's cities stand out in a challenging national market still grappling with low inventory and high mortgage rates.Ohio's market is limited with housing supply, with an average months' supply of just one month, and this indicates a strong seller's market.

4. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

Check with Dennis Kahn at Homestead Mortgage.

If we stay, our tenant pays more than half of our mortgage and we live in a much nicer apartment than we could probably rent.

Here are the announcements from Fannie: https://capitalmarkets.fanniemae.com/mortgage-backed-securit...

@Robert Medina Online presence is something I'd look into before setting up those appointments to interview, to save time and effort knowing that you are talking to someone who at least has a level of expertise.I tend to look at these things to start: What impression do they give you online (professional or not/resourceful or not)?