Those things won't matter if your business crushes it.

My opinion is a lack of business organization.

Would also love to connect with experienced Cleveland rental investors.Much Thanks Hi you are not getting 2% rule, I am (and others that have been doing business there for years) .

Now most of my deals are a combination of our business money, bank money, hard money, and private money.  

I would focus on being an agent and building that business.

There is a flaw in the business model and thier internal processes need a lot of work.First the good,Yes, I got paid every month.Nomad found me good renters.Next the badDue to needing to make the guaranteed rent they rented my unit below market valueIn communicating with Nomad they were disorganized, often sending conflicting messages and not alignedNomad offered to find me a repair company, that compnany charged $400 for a $25 dollar part and I was stuck with Nomad saying "not their problem" and the vendor saying Nomad was the client not me.Nomad was horrible to my renters as their property management term ended.

@Jackson Pudlo you'll have a better chance of success managing a unit right next door and learn a lot.Versus...Buying a rental in a few years that not near you.One of the biggest mistakes newbie investors make is not paying enough attention to their rentals because they are too busy with family & work.You really won't be able to ignore a rental next door to you!

How many small banks and businesses went bankrupt and closed?

Am I giving myself another job/business?

At that point, you’re building a business plan—something you can take to the bank.