Bigger economy, more demand, better long-term upside than Dayton or Cincinnati.If I were in your shoes:Learn to run numbers on 2–4 unit properties.Save aggressively.Meet local investors and maybe find a mentor in Columbus.Focus on credit health so you can walk into a bank after graduation ready to go.That way, you graduate with a plan instead of starting from scratch; I hope this help you a bit and adds to the good advice you are already getting on here: I sent you a DM on BP and hope you can assist.

I’m always looking for fresh ways to connect with clients and market properties effectively.Lately, I’ve been experimenting with AI tools that can quickly create short, eye-catching listing videos.

if you're closer, you can go to the property, put eyes on yourself, and get 5 quotes if you want.I'm just going to try to make my point one more time.  

Many of them didn’t have access to leverage like we do today, yet they built real, lasting wealth through discipline, simplicity, and patience.

And vet tenants as well as you can - aim for folks that will stay long term and take care of the home.

im open to connecting.....Ive had experience with this long term in my market

I’ve seen people pay eye-watering amounts just to get access to fairly basic data.I’ve been in CRE research for 30 years, and part of what I do is help investors access the full platform in a way that doesn’t require the same massive overhead.

Finding a lender that doesn't care you can't put eyes on the property will require more interest since there is more risk

I have some savings, a strong credit score, and a genuine motivation to improve my long-term financial stability.My initial thought is to start small and house hack a duplex.

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