However often the properties are not really in the better parts of town and don't always attract the best tenants.I've always thought real estate is not as passive as people will make you think and maybe the buyers want. 

I didn't have a good team in place, and I had to go save the investment every so often.

It’s definitely possible to refinance multiple properties under a single loan, often called a portfolio loan, but it depends on the lender.

While it's then a good thing that I wrote that my intention wasn't to be condescending, I'd have been better off writing my post in a way that clearly wasn't.When posting in the forum, you often run the risk of making someone unhappy, even if you're mindful about avoiding it.

And how often do you go back to check on your properties? 

Turnover hasn't been too often either.  

Cleveland investors often aim for COC returns of 8–12%, so you’re in the right range.Net Cash Flow: $277/month is positive and provides a buffer for unexpected expenses.

Many things like electrical can often be upgraded.

We deal with this for clients often. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?