HUD also has occupancy restrictions based on the size and number of rooms.

This past winter did some damage and it needs attention sooner rather than later.Does anyone have any recommendations of a contractor to repair retaining wall in Cleveland, OH (Brooklyn Heights).  

I have recently moved to the Arlington Heights area and am currently renting.

No matter what you put in the lease, if you know people are living in the space you have to comply with the City and Ohio landlord laws.If you are permitting mixed use, I would start with a residential lease tailored to the City of Cincinnati and add the permissions and restrictions on commercial use.

The ones you listed are definitely decent areas with multiple industries, however, they are also areas that are up and down with restrictions and very saturated.

The town of Sedona and the county are not generally in favor of STRs, but have to allow them per state law, and more restrictions have been allowed by the state over time. 

We have to register our rental with the city (Garfield Heights). 

check with your insurance agent.. also federal law dictates that when your owner occupying your 1 to 4 unit you don't have to follow the normal fair housing laws.. you can pick and choose who you want to live in the units .. now some cities or states may have overriding rules regarding this.. but federal law is clear.. on owner occ 1 to 4.. your exempt from fair housing.so you can have a dog and you could restrict dogs for others.there is a well known list of aggressive breeds that insurance companies wont insure.. this is easy information to get.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.