I'd like to get feedback from your experiences with online and/or local options.

There are on line marketing experts out there specializing in real estate that could create an ongoing program making an agent well known in their market and getting lots of quality leads.  

You can find templates online, but it’s best to consult an attorney to customize it for your situation.4.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

I'm certain they buy a template online or pay an overseas drafts person $2000, then charge $90K for minimal work.

You might be able to find a lot of this info online, on YouTube, here, etc and piece it together however as a busy professional I didn't have the time personally to try and fail - nothing wrong about choosing that path however I knew I didn't have time and I was in peace with hiring a coach to help me through my first deal, 8k is affordable in comparison with the 30,40,50k programs out there.

@Vincent Aiello - and for payment, do you utilize paypal or another online portal?

Accurate and meticulous record keeping will keep you safe from IRS audits.6.

From online research, I was able to find out that other cities in Ohio tax all your income (w2 & rental income) if you own a property there & some give you a small credit for taxes paid to other cities.My question is, if I buy a property in Cleveland (or a CLE suburb), would my w2 income be taxable in Cleveland (or a CLE suburb)?