My partner and I now find ourselves in a strong financial position to start our RE investing journey and have set our sights in New England, specifically Rhode Island due to the excellent natural environment and our desire to ultimately relocate there long-term. 

I've read over James Wise's Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods but at 7 years old it's surely a bit dated.

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I have experienced a lot of success in my career and have a solid W2 but realize its not going to get me where I ultimately want to be.  

Purchase price: $490,000 Cash invested: $61,000 Sale price: $649,000 Nestled in the highly sought Silver Sands neighborhood of New Smyrna Beach, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the ultimate coastal living experience.

Ultimately, it comes down to good tenant screening, section 8 or not. 

Ultimately, you get what you pay for.

These policies always weed out competition, ultimately backfiring on the very people they are intended to protect.I’ll invest as always in CO, and while I won’t vote for people who push such policies, I’ll keep investing, knowing that more government prevents the market from working and introducing supply long-term, limiting my competition and driving up rents and demand from quality tenants ever faster.

While self-managing rental properties is an option, partnering with a reputable property management company can streamline operations, enhance tenant screening processes, and ultimately optimize returns on investment.

Our ultimate goal is to invest in rental properties, which will not only secure our financial future but also provide a stable foundation for our children.