I am having a difficult time finding cash flowing deals at the moment, which could be my in experience or just current market conditions.

Your realtor can also tell you what the average day on market are for similar homes in similar condition to the one you are evaluating.3.

I've rented in this exact market for 22 years and am certain that $1800 is low.

We excel under current market conditions – the same ones that have many people panicking, as several of the major players in the real estate fund space are reporting losses, forced sales, foreclosures, and SEC investigations.

You’re right — there’s been a noticeable shift lately with AI in real estate, and a lot of investors are experimenting with exactly the types of tasks you mentioned.

Long-Term Considerations: Given the current market conditions, would it be prudent to consider alternative investment strategies or locations?  

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Chris Seveney My thoughts exactly.

For flippers, it’s about having enough spread after ARV, holding, and closing costs.Story: Location, tenant profile, and condition all matter — but they’re usually what explain the numbers, not what drive the decision.If you’re sourcing consistently, the best way to win buyers over is to get really good at running a clean analysis (purchase price, rehab estimate, ARV, exit strategy).

Ohio can cash flow, but the winners here are the investors who know exactly what they are getting into before you buy. 

Right before submitting an second offer, another unit(excellent condition) in the same building went under contract, and recently sold for $238K (ARV $320K).