I did have to fight for my rent determination amount just to get it to the comps in the area.

I also asked about any plumbing issues, which I would get inspected during the due diligence phase, along with other major concerns.While I don't have much experience assessing houses and determining the extent of repairs, I’ve spent a lot of time in stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s.

source_impr...Depending on your goals (using it for you and your family a few times a year and hoping it pays for itself, parking some cash for a few years and hoping for appreciation or strictly cash flow) will determine what size home and what your budget should be.

As you gain experience, you'll determine where your talent lies and how to proceed.

I would contact the housing authority who manages the S8 program in your area to get an accurate ideal of how they determine what they'll pay on the tenant's behalf.

Does anyone have any connections in the Cleveland Ohio (specifically around the Cleveland Clinic) area with regards to realtors, contractors and management companies? 

If you have them for more than 2 years they look at your tax returns to determine whether you are making money or not.

However, many real estate investors use the inspection to determine if the property is a good investment.Here’s more information about these two steps:Home appraisal: Mortgage lenders require a home appraisal to ensure the sale price represents its current market value.

First I would try to determine what happened.

I've established a very stable  I've determined that local properties should be my first choice and by local I mean within 1.5 hours of my primary residence.