1. The House Hacking Strategy

• What it is: The investor buys a multi-unit property (like a duplex, triplex, or fourplex) and lives in one unit while renting out the others. The rental income from the other units covers most—if not all—of the mortgage and operating expenses.
• Pros: It provides a low-cost way to get started in real estate. The property often qualifies for a conventional FHA loan, which has a lower down payment. It also allows the investor to be on-site to handle issues quickly.
• Cons: It requires living with tenants, which can be challenging. The investor must be comfortable with the day-to-day responsibilities of being a landlord from day one.
• Why it works in Toledo: Toledo’s diverse inventory of multi-unit properties, combined with its relatively low property values, makes it an ideal market for aspiring house hackers to get started.

2. The BRRRR Method

• What it is: BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. The investor buys a distressed property, renovates it to increase its value, finds a tenant to generate cash flow, refinances the property to pull out their initial investment, and then uses that capital to repeat the process on a new property.
• Pros: It allows for rapid portfolio growth without tying up all of your capital. It also creates immediate equity and a consistent cash flow.
• Cons: It is a capital-intensive and time-consuming strategy that requires extensive knowledge of renovation and real estate financing. It also comes with the risks of going over budget or finding a tenant quickly.
• Why it works in Toledo: With many older properties in need of renovation and a healthy rental market to support the “rent” phase, the BRRRR Method is an attractive option for experienced Toledo investors.

3. The Fix-and-Flip Strategy

• What it is: The investor buys a distressed property, renovates it quickly to increase its value, and then sells it for a profit. The goal is to maximize the sale price by making cosmetic and functional upgrades that appeal to a wide range of buyers.
• Pros: This strategy can generate a significant profit in a short amount of time. It allows the investor to focus on one project at a time and move on to the next.
• Cons: It is a risky strategy that can be highly impacted by market fluctuations. It requires a great deal of capital and can be a race against the clock.
• Why it works in Toledo: With many older homes that need a full renovation, the fix and flip Toledo market offers a great opportunity for investors who have the capital and the expertise to execute this strategy.

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