@Jacob McDonald My suggestion would be to develop your metrics....1. what type of investor are you?

My Concern This feels like a developing behavioral pattern: Failure to meet initial financial obligation (security deposit)Repeated late rentNon-payment of late feesVerbal assurances without performance From a risk management standpoint, this seems like: Cash flow instabilityHigh likelihood of future delinquencyPotential prolonged eviction exposure if allowed to continue Options I’m Considering Serve a final Notice to Cure / Demand for Payment requiring:Full security depositAll unpaid rentAll late fees…with a strict deadline before filing dispossessory. 

I’m in the process of developing a campground from the ground up, and the more I research and dig into the space, the more it feels like the right fit for how I’m wired.

Appreciate any insights — looking forward to learning from the group and sharing notes along the way.OH is a growing market with many developments happening here.

It could hinder development and actually exacerbate the core issue driving housing un-affordability which is a housing shortage. 

You’re essentially describing an appreciation-first, developer-tailwind strategy, and yes, some investors do this intentionally, but it needs very clear guardrails.

While the East Valley remains the established hub, Goodyear in particular shows strong midterm potential with ongoing development and proximity to major employers and hospitals. 

Beyond the obvious day-to-day tasks, there are a lot of market-specific nuances in Ohio that are easy to underestimate if you’re not local.Having a solid handyman, basic management software, and good screening tools is a good start.

We encourage all our investors to budget for working with an experienced property manager as they can keep you compliant, handle the tasks you would prefer a professional do, take care of the maintenance and unit turns, and should add value with their service and experience.Buying a duplex and living in one unit or renting out rooms in a single family house is a good way to get started as it requires less down or look for a value add duplex you can refinance shortly after making improvements.We help investors do this in Michigan.To Your Success!

I would strongly caution you about investing anywhere outside of where you live until you develop your skills.