You will likely miss some deductions using the commercial tax software but it’s the cheaper option and starting out a couple hundred dollars in deductions missed likely isn’t that big of a deal.

I also agree that Akron is a viable area as well, but Im still finding the best deals in and around Cleveland.

Without a deep understanding of these elements, can you underwrite a deal via an algorithm ?

You've left that part out.This is what dealing with Class C & D tenants is like!

If you want to be an active investor, get some knowledge about things you will be dealing with.

Its hard to find deals unless you are connected, advertise a lot, cold call a lot, knock a lot, and/or work very hard at it. 

We continue to manage properties and generate income from Upstate, NY, while also running a real estate syndication with deals and properties across the entire country.

If they do a great job, $100 is a great deal. 

They shop around for me and find me the best deal.

I want a spreadsheet that will track my returns over the lifetime of the deal.