Anyways, As someone who is new to the game and looking to get knee deep in the game, is there any advice out there to help expedite the process?

Otherwise, it's a super deep discount to what the bank will actually want to sell the house at.

*deep breath* LOLI am also a Realtor now!

Both the home inspector and the rehabber felt that the leak had gotten into the wall and rotted out the framing.It turns out that the foundation at that end of the house is only 1 foot deep - and that's why that wall had settled. 

Also, I would like to get extra deep cabinets for the areas above the microwave and refrigerator.

For any place (suburb or neighborhood of Cleveland) you are curious about, spend some time on google maps, and use street view to do a deep dive into what the streets, houses, etc. look like.

Mitigating risk within, CMBS & Tax Oriented Investments(Structured Housing,Direct Affordable Housing) Finances: I recently made a good amount of money in the stock market 1/4 Million----- Intentions: I've had a deep passion for Real Estate for a long time.

Mitigating risk within, CMBS & Tax Oriented Investments(Structured Housing,Direct Affordable Housing) Finances: I recently made a good amount of money in the stock market 1/4 Million----- Intentions: I've had a deep passion for Real Estate for a long time.

Also, my firm, which is a national firm, we have State and local tax specialists so we have deep resources.

I am talking from experience having worked on multiple deals and having deep relationships with major brokers.