I want to be a investor buying and holding as well as fix an flips.

You can find flat rate listing agents as well for probably $1000 offer buyers agent $2K so they will take the time to show it. 

It's likely you'll be able to raise the rent as well with the upgraded unit and you can look to market it during the time of rehab. 

My experience with PPR has been consistent with yours, as well as the search to find them.  

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.

If you can find an investment that pays for itself, you won't be so nervous about investing.I also recommend you educate yourself on how to manage well.

Ask them to update your photos and put your best foot forward.If the market is doing well and your PM is marketing poorly, then you have a case for complaint and/or moving to a new manager.

You shouldn’t have to go to a second platform to verify a booking.I’m happy to jump on a call to review your current occupancy compared to the market, as well as “the anatomy of a statement.”

What if franchising is part of the strategy, with a long-term goal of acquiring properties as well?

They made contact with me as well but I don't want to get sucked into a scam.