Cleveland is very different from Australia which I assume you have already noticed. 1st thing you should do is get a lay of the land around here by checking out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

In the new house I had to do a Full gut and refinish in the basement, refinish and lay matching new hardwood throughout the entire house, as well a a full custom kitchen, and updated the bathroom as well.

New kitchen cabinets and counters at Home Depot, new vinyl plank floors, new 3 piece bathroom kit, new tiles, new vanity, new paint. 

He said there is a high chance I'll have to continually clear the lines because tree roots will constantly grow into it, and because the line is made from old clay tile.

I would like to lay out how it currently stands and see what more experienced investors would do in my situation.My father owns 12 rental properties, they are all in a family trust. 3 are managed by a property manager, the rest I manage for a small salary.

Tonsssss....subway tile takes time and don’t let your grout dry or you are screwed!

Tile search yet?

The 2nd home is listed at $680,000 (wed lay up to $620,000) a large 3 bed with 2 ‘bonus’ rooms downstairs of which one is currently a ‘4th’ bedroom.

It provides benefits for the tenants and landlord that I lay out to them. 

I’m pretty good at goal setting and laying out financial plans.