If in your shoes, I'd be sorting my marketing strategy, and jazzy ways to do my frunishings, marketing budget, how to Gorilla the hell out of it.

No experience with these, but I'd try the HD version and have my handyman install it.

Plenty of things in kitchen so people don't need to wonder if they can make XYZ in there.Once you get it all setup, it should go pretty smooth.

If anyone has tips on house hacking, financing strategies, or DIY-friendly renovation loans, I’d love to hear your insights!

While I’d love to invest locally, most properties here are beyond my price range.Right now, I’m compiling a list of potential properties, underwriting deals, and reaching out to Realtors.

I'd sell every Cleveland house and put your money in a better market. just my 2 cents as someone from ohio and who lived in columbus for 12 years

I've seen plenty of high end places that still use metal frames, nobody cares/notices.

The PM I went with had a very strong online presence with plenty of reviews on multiple platforms. 

@Scott Stamps  I'm skeptical of many of these programs but for sure I'd pass on any 'guru' programs where they are struggling to keep their own deals afloat, as ODC is. 

After that, I'd paint and put a new kitchen in (likely do these myself, which I have done before).