Do class b for less risk and less effort.  

Quality and risk in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods will vary widely.

It all really depends on your appetite for risk.

It would likely be comparable to what you pay in the NE.Just google "Lexington County tax estimator" or whatever county you're interested in and you'll usually find a web tool from the County you can use to estimate the tax bill based on the previous year's assessments.There is also a law called the ATI tax exemption that can potentially lower than 6% rate by 25%.

Any risks?  

Hi Saul,For better cash flow potential, you might consider Memphis.

Additionally, timing the sale in a lower-income year or exploring potential deductions could further reduce your tax liability.

Have you started thinking about your strategy or exploring potential markets?

It comes down to your own risk tolerance.

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.