Akron OH advice for new investor

[Theresa Wallinger]

Hello, 

We are in the California Bay Area and decided to use some of our equity to start real estate investing. We have read books and done what we can to learn. We are cash flow focused right now to pay back the equity.

Anyway, we have settled in Ohio right now and are in contract and in the due diligence period in Akron. Our realtor helped us find the house, and I did what I could to find out about the neighborhood. Niche rates it C+, Roofstock 2/5. But last night, I read some concerning things now though from a few years ago here on bigger pockets. Any advice on the area? I am curious if it has changed since the old posts were made.  It’s 44306 zip code. North of Cole, west of Arlington. Any advice appreciated!!