There are some edge-cases where you can get in with creative financing but in this metro-area spring market you'd be better served to take a conventional route in regards to your time spent hunting for a deal. 

Here's why I love some of their podcasts:- On the Market - gives you a better understanding of the trends in the market, across the US right now.

The buyer would probably love it if I were to move out right away. 

I currently own a lovely townhome with a walkout basement that I'm preparing to House Hack. 

Side note, I love doing DIY while listening to podcasts about scaling up and hiring out; oh, the irony!

You are going to love being in the Business.

I couldn't touch Toledo and couldn't build houses and I'd love to see the value add strategy. our worst areas in columbus I can build 700-800 sq ft house for 100k, 20k for land and taps, resale 200k and I can do that over and over and sell it as a rental or as a single family home.

Good Luck,  Would love to hear how it works out.Mike

I really think im having a problem evaluating property because i feel like its not somewhere i would love to live myself.. does that make sense?

If you are looking for an investor-friendly agent my team and I would love to help.