I highly suggest working with an investor friendly agent so you don't buy in the wrong locations.I like the west side of Cleveland.

Everyone in real estate will be incentivized to upcharge your friend along the process hurting profitiability. 

So, everyone using those platforms is jumping on the same leads AND at the same time which means there  users are all equally behind anyone WHO GOES TO THE RELEVANT COUNTY AND COLLECTS IT there own data or can find someone who can get it for them.

Might be for sale here on BP or for sure can probably find on Amazon/Ebay.You should also connected with @Henry Clark and https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/paultmooreIt seems like you are focusing on one property. 

We've worked with local banks and been able to finance the three we own without any issues.I don't necessarily know if it's "beginner" investor friendly but you'll learn everything you need in the bootcamp which is the gold standardWe get loans with 3-7 year balloons and 25 year amortization typically

Here's a little background on Tenant situation...has 2 or 3 young kids, an adult sister, an aunt with her male friend and the lessee has a male friend, that all appears to live in the apartment but aren't on the lease.

I renovated the home while 3 of my friends lived with me and paid my mortgage.

I do already have a construction crew run by a friend who fixes anything that needs attention before renting out.

@Travis Biziorek we've been on the same page about that forever:)Seems we both want people investing the RIGHT way in Detroit, so they brgin family & friends!

With California’s tough landlord laws, I can see why you’re looking for more landlord-friendly areas.