A healthy RE investment team includes an efficient and excellent mortgage loan originator.Being dual licensed as a mortgage broker since 2003 has enabled me to identify, align and collaborate with lenders that make a meaningful difference in the investment results of clients and their portfolios. 

I have been given the opportunity to start an Investor division at my Brokerage.Our goal is to create a team of highly skilled agents who excel in understanding and meeting the unique needs of investors.

Mixed usages, such as a furnished mid term rental of one unit or vacation rental usage (where permitted) is also an excellent way to boost revenue.

Jack your advice is spot on, 100% totally agree, excellent detail, but in the end, NONE of it will get your money back when and if the contractor failsAll the best 

I don't think Cleveland is unique for having bad renters, you just need to have an excellent team and property management in place.

It could increase your rental income potential.House hacking with a VA loan is an excellent way to get into another property with minimal upfront costs.Partnering on a multi-family could be a great step into larger investments.Here's our take: If you're committed to expanding your real estate portfolio, this could be a solid move.

@James you can also contact me for documents, excel sheets, and my system to scale your airbnb business.  

I wrote an Excel macro that did a CSV to IIF conversion that QB would read, and I believe there is software out there you can buy to do this, but it became cumbersome.

Compare selling vs keeping side by side in an excel file. 

You're not missing anything, it's a numbers game, you may have to look at 10 deals to find one that makes senseGood luck Excellent post!