Use that as motivation to save up for the down payment.For saving for the down payment, look at your debt, expenses, etc and see how to get rid of any debt (it will limit what you can buy), cut expenses and increase your income (second job, odd jobs on the side).  

However, my student loan payments from dental hygiene school are limiting my investing power. 

Luke, I have limited knowledge of Dayton, but based on google street view, your risks are fairly real.Property to right is poorly kept and to left is a tow yard/car shop.  

They finally responded (post closing) and just quickly said it’s limited to 3 in the neighborhood.

I have limited education on what a TIF really is, should I steer clear or go after the deal?

no current income to report but i have decent credit (690+) and have had my company since 2019. i just created a DUNS number, and have a business credit card with capital one with a credit limit of $2000 and have an experian business risk grade of B according to NAV (NAV is like a credit karma for your business from what i understand). im trying to get this funding to jumpstart my fix and flip business any and all help is greatly appreciated thanks! 

Limited funds as well. 

I may or may not get a warrant for eviction this time, but meanwhile two of my good tenants have moved out, exasperated by their neighbor, Joe.Sure, my lease states that Joe is financially responsible for my expenses associated with the enforcement of the lease provisions, but good luck with that.In each of these cases, the lease favors the tenants, and limits my rights as the landlord.My month-to-month leases give me the right to terminate the lease for no reason or any reason, including being an "a**."

That insures that their name as well as yours appear on a claim check.The Mortgagee may require that certain coverages or limits be inclulded. 

I don't think he was aware of the type of properties one could exchange into, and for that reason, limited my view as I only opened my mind to a similar property.