Typically when people graduate they look for a job and move to the area of the job.

Remember egress/ingress are the real big deals here, both people getting out and firemen getting in.I would pass.

I've been sending people to a Realtor/property manager in Sacramento.

Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.

These are the people that can bring you good deals and advise you on the areas of Cleveland. 

If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?

And the split is whatever you decide on. 50/50 is what a lot of people usually do.

Without going into too many details about the property, I'm interested in connecting with people who deal with off market listings and investors in this geographic area. 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.