Personally, I invest in properties in C-Class neighborhoods in my market (East Linden and Southern Hilltop), and they’ve been cash-flowing well so far.

I didn't follow the impacts on the housing market though.Great website. 

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Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

Make sure to factor in insurance (slight change as rental), property tax (in our market is 2x a primary res), vacancy (3-5% in most markets), capex (old roof?)

Look at their marketing strategy.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

not sure how sec 8 works exactly in cleveland but in areas I owned sec 8 leases could only be written for a year.. also its only guaranteed if the home pass's inspection and the tenant stays on the program etc etc.. if you have a GOOD sec 8 tenant then yes its very predictable.

I'm also concerned about the real estate market as a whole.