Real Estate Investing in Cleveland, OH

[Guillermo Kennedy]

I've been speaking with family members regarding buy and hold strategies and Cleveland, OH has come up a few times (they are not from the area).  Can BPers who have invested in or have first hand knowledge (second hand can work as well...) give any advice on investing in Cleveland, OH?  What are the places that are are poised for growth (and merit investment), areas that are already up and coming, and areas that are considered hot markets?  What areas are probably not ideal for a newbie investor?  And is buy and hold a sensible strategy for the Cleveland market or is fix 'n' flip a better angle?  Thanks!