So you can really get an idea for the market and if a property you are looking at is properly priced!

STR's, if done right, are viable long term investments meant to cash flow at a reasonable enough level to properly maintain and improve them. 

Ensure your agreement with that person has teeth so if they sign off on something that isn't right they can be held liable for it. 

As @Patrick Drury mentioned- the West Side does not have any POS areas (besides Lakewood, but it's only needed for previously non-owner occupied/rental properties) Something else to consider in Cleveland proper is Lead Safe Testing ..

A lot of tenants might not know how to use it properly. 

I'm a very analytical person who won't start a new venture without first gaining a solid understanding, establishing the right framework and connections, and ensuring that I'm securing a great deal.

Elijah, here’s a granular step-by-step process to ensure nothing is missed during a fix-and-flip deal.

Proper documentation and consistent reporting are crucial to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.

But they don’t know proper thinning and trimming.  

While the numbers they provide might make sense under specific conditions, it’s always a good idea to apply a more conservative approach to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.For vacancy, the tenancy averages they’ve shared (3.8 years for C class and 6+ years for B- class) aren’t out of the realm of possibility, but I’d treat them with caution.