I’m seeing more out-of-state investors expanding into Cincinnati and submitting offers without being physically present.

For those investing remotely — what’s your biggest challenge when evaluating properties here?...

We had the hearing and the magistrate ruled that we were entitled to take possession (an eviction) of the property.

I only supported her into getting a house due to the loan that she only had time before the loan expired.

I would just make sure the local zoning and rental rules allow room rentals before moving forward.

Good Sound insulation between the floors along with sound channels for drywall (look up resilient channels which decouples the wood supports from the drywall), even green glue which is a type of noise abatement caulking. 

Make sure you pay attention to all the rules when posting and don't get in the trap of self-promotion.

That gap between comp value and income price is usually where things get tricky.Quick question — are you seeing that $100k gross supported by a couple years of STR history, or is it more of a pro forma based on similar properties?

You can still find properties in the $120K–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow from day one, which makes managing multiple smaller investments easier if you want to diversify, and the landlord laws are very investor-friendly.

Before focusing only on occupancy, make sure the structure is compliant with local zoning, boarding house regulations, fire code, and short-term rental rules in Syracuse — mixed-use (Airbnb + long-term) in one building can trigger different classifications.On strategy:Running 100% Airbnb in a shared-bath layout can be tough seasonally in upstate NY unless you’re near a strong demand driver (hospital, university, event venue).

The way we usually look at properties like this is less about what we could build and more about what system the land actually supports economically.