The other party is constantly late on payments. 

Yeah a community of uneducated investors who are constantly asking how to get a proof of funds letter, how to buy money with zero down...

But I'm constantly educating myself.

I forgot to add that constantly following up with the tenant to make sure they pay etc. is a waste of your time.

Cleveland offers a strong rental market driven by a growing population and can help ensure a steady income stream.

I'm obviously bias because I'm in the Chicago area, but I have partners constantly buying properties for ~$150k + ~$60k in Rehab and then ARV of $300k doing Cash Out Refi's based on Long Term Rentals or AirBNB, Flipping the properties, or Wholesaling the deals. 

So I would essentially be living rent free.Rental properties are just one of the income streams I have in mind.

@Jacob Lopez the thing with rentals is that the market is constantly moving.

In these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income.

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