The emphasis here is more to that partnering approach is really their business model, they prey on the newbies usually to generate the business activity.

The economy of Ohio nominally would be the 25th largest global economy behind Sweden and ahead of Nigeria according to the 2013 World Bank projections,[10] and the 24th largest global economy behind Sweden and ahead of Norway according to the 2013 International Monetary Fund projectionsThe state again has been recognized on a national level, with industry publication Site Selection magazine ranking Ohio second nationally in new and expanded corporate facilities for 2014.

I have been putting a lot of emphasis on my future and have formulated a plan as to what I am intending to do.

That may depend on the lender, but the one's I've worked with place far more emphasis on the comps than on cap rates.  

If they do not, I would strongly shy away as they do not really understand the emphasis and focus the company needs to put on getting that vacant property occupied (with good tenants of course).

In fact I ended up running a real estate investment education business prior to the global financial crisis. 

Hi Adam,Globally speaking: How many houses have you prepped and rented in Cleveland to Clevelanders vs how many have they.You hired and are paying for their expertise as well as their labor.You may think they are railroading your money (maybe they are--it happens), but other PM's in here in that market seem to think what's bugging you is SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).This business requires unforeseen cash outlays from time to time--sometimes way in excess of $550--like a new roof that blew off in a storm.Maybe, make more calls and talk more to the manager to keep a heads up on whats happening (at least at first) when you are bringing the unit online.Did you ask the manager on the phone, where in the contract it allows them to bill out the over $550 (???)

I think there's a bit too much emphasis on branding & video & social blah di blah WAY too early for New Agents.

So we as landlords are stuck with a variety of different places whose characteristics vary, trying to come up with a number based on generalization, comparison, reduction, and intuition. with a lot of emphasis on the intuition.

Putting aside the global warming debate, I believe that the weather and the location of the SF Bay Area will EVENTUALLY bring people back.