I went low end of middle.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

Niche low cost marketing/ tenant lead generation?

Since competition is high and inventory is low on Long Island, I recommend BP members try to go direct to seller which is an active form of building an off-market deal list. 

Low cost housing construction should be $130 but luxury can be $400

<1% of homes acquired through our platform have a low appraisal, and when that does happen the seller is usually very good about lowering the price for the investor.

It's what is actually delivered and the quality of it, plus intangibles such as the personality of the professional working with you, responsiveness, attitude, you name it.The price is low.

I am finding it difficult to find deals due to inaccurate rental projections with high prices and low supply.

There's many ways to get into a deal with low to no money down!

Here's the challenge: If the numbers work with a low down payment, why wouldn't an investor putting 20%-30% just buy it and could likely offer more?