On top of that, with affordability and a median home price below the national average, Cleveland stands out as an attractive option.

If your goal is to acquire many units, consider looking into more affordable markets such as Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo, which tend to be more favorable for this type of investment.

A company can go up in value by increasing it's customer base, increasing it's product offering or increasing its prices. 

If you’re approved for the mortgage they assume you’re qualified to pay it on your own so if you can afford the monthly don’t overlook the power of equity.

Mandating how a product/service is conveyed to the public NEVER works to lower cost of goods to public, EVER.   

@Arlene Gil - If you didn't connect with Backflip, I'm happy to talk you through our products and processes! 

From my understanding, the IDR plan will factor in my income and family size, making it more affordable. 

Due to the likelihood of needing to replace AC and/or furnaces in the next 5 years, there will probably be another year or two of near zero cash flow at some point.When I bought these houses, the neighborhoods had a lot of rental homes, but were still desirable affordable neighborhoods.

Stores like Home Depot or Ace will have products specifically designed for removing difficult adhesives, but you can also DIY with household products.

You could use a floor leveling product but check the square feet to see if the product covers large spaces.