I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

I live in Tacoma, WA…a lot of folks don’t want to deal with having to learn the local housing laws.

Being a part of the local REIAs in both towns can help you understand more of what is going on.  

More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.

That needs to come from a local attorney. 

I know, why do you think I talk to you like a local lol.I used to swim in steven creek reservoir!

@Denise CarringerMy preference is to go local - some community banks offer this type of service or local escrow companies, which is what I found, because they offer a higher level of service than most national.

They offer networking opportunities, education, and local insights for landlords.4.

I really want to do local meetups and interact with more advanced investors but don’t know where to start.

Unless you use a local professional familiar with the market, who you trust, best way to know a good deal is to study the market.