@Max Nathanyou won't be able to get a loan "for the down payment" specifically, so you'd need cash from some other source, like a HELOC or a personal loan. 

No specific reserve fund set aside for the property, have savings to cover a large capex if needed

I don't mind low cash flow with high appreciation, but that's my specific plan, it doesn't work for everyone.

Would very much appreciate opinions on whether Canton, Ohio is a good area for buy and hold or flipping, specifically within a few blocks of intersection of routes 43 and 172.  

Let them know - as specifically as possible - what you are trying to achieve.

And I don’t mean something like saying you want to invest in New York City, I mean an expert on specific neighborhoods you have chosen for a specific reason.

Hey James, I'm sure you've found a solution by now considering this post is 2 years old, but for future reference here is what I have found as far as software solutions for managing a handful of rehab projects at once.Construction/Rehabbing Specific PM Software vs Generic PM SoftwaresWhen choosing your software solutions you will need to decide if you prefer a house flipping software that is specifically built for managing a house flipping business or use a generic project management software.  

TY We released StateConcile.Com for that specific purpose.

I wanted to learn more about real estate investing in the Bay Area, specifically in the East Bay.

@Gregory SchwartzWhat specifically are you hoping the software will do for you?