First time Investor Looking in Ohio

[Dena Zeman]

Hi all, I am a first-time investor, and I am looking in the Ohio area for SFR and or multi-unit properties that are approx. $150k or less that are not in need of major fixing. Small repairs are fine. Also, properties that possibly have renters in them or can be rented fairly quickly. Ideally, I would like an area that's up and coming and will see appreciation sooner than later. Are these realistic requests in what I want in my property search?

I have been told from a local property manager some areas that are good to start as a new investor. The areas that I was given are B/C graded areas with increasing rents and homes appreciating. Below are the following areas:

Garfield Heights 

Maple Heights

Cleveland Heights 

S. Euclid 

and Possibly Bedford.

My goal is cash flow initially, but i also want to hold this long term for them to appreciate and then my kids will eventually get these properties. So, basically, I will never sell. Can anyone familiar with these areas in Ohio tell me if these areas are worth investing in? My goal is to purchase 1-2 properties a year and build a portfolio.  Any info and or advice is appreciated as I am doing my research to figure out the best place to initially invest for my first couple properties.

Thanks so much!