I am a full time Realtor and investor in the Central Ohio area and I am here to learn more about investing and the market trends in general.

I would check the market conditions and calculate your numbers.

It's tough to swallow, but if it's not renting, it's likely as simple as the market won't bear the price you're asking.

Quote from @Chantel Holsather: I am always an advocate if you can fix up a property to make it more marketable, that is really the way to go.

Feel free to message me if you want more details on the market or an exact area you are looking in!

A great target is a property that was last renovated between 2012 and 2019, meaning it is still in decent shape but could be upgraded to 2025 standards to maximize rent and value.You can also look at properties with long-term tenants who have been paying below-market rents.

For markets, areas like Florida, North Carolina, or even parts of Georgia could be great for warmer climates and solid returns.

But the class C areas, our new constructions used to rent within a week or 2 right now are sitting on the market for over 30 days. 

They typically have a lot on their plate and will hire on a salary as it is cheaper than offering commissions in some markets. 

A conventional conforming fannie/freddie type loan is made using strict uniform criteria (aka conforming) so that the lender can originate the loan and then resell the loan on the secondary market and recoup money to lend out again.