Fix the problem and make them pay for it.   

Kody, you need to investigate the Pace Subto group and pay to get in. 

You want an investment that pays for itself, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and even some money set aside for a reserve to cover vacancies and capital expenditures.

The reverse mortgage company wants buyout and I dont have over 200k to pay out.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

Using money from an appreciating asset just to pay your landlord doesn't seem like a good flow of money.

I am not yet familiar with the management fees for an STR yet as we self manage, however Cleveland itself is currently STR friendly and just requires them to be registered if you have stays over 90 days and then you register with the city and pay $35.

   #9  SWEETEN the POT:    Do not think that paying extra rent is going to entice owners to rent to you. 

When someone wants to send you a referral privately, they are probably sending you a friend that pays them a referral fee.