Also see if you can find some other people in Cleveland to give you independent references on both the property and the PM.

And yes, the independent evaluations done by real estate professionals not otherwise connected with a deal who live and work in the area are very valuable, especially for newer investors.

I have an LLC but he is independent. 

Again, my wife and I have done some of our own independent research on this to give us broad ideas about cost of materials, and guesstimates as to labor.

So independent of my concerns with purchasing a C level, 8-unit apartment (this would be my first apartment), can you provide me with an opinion as to whether or not this property is something that you would purchase?

My husband and I are still working towards financial freedom ourselves but have been investing in properties for over 10 years and still have further to go to true independence. 

I am an Independent Insurance Agent in Texas who writes policies with a lot of companies.

it doesent matter what the tax basis is , or what a independent apraiser says its worth .

The only areas that I would say to stay away from completely outside of the loop would be Ruskin Heights and the northwest section of Independence.

Is parking in EAT totally independent from lender, current purchase contract, etc.?