Great reason for not pulling deductions forward.I have been retired from a W2 job for some time and my income is at an all time high and will just keep going up with more RE investments. 

I would highly recommend you listen to all the podcasts from Kenny Bedwell - Cashflow Positive.

Is BP a hot spot for high volume wholesalers?

Interest rates are NOT high right now.

.: The fees are about market rate for PM companies although the repair is a little high imo - the issue sounds like they procured a bad tenant.

Many would downsize if not for high mortgage rates, making it crucial to introduce incentives.

Cleveland and Dayton can be great markets for high cash flow and low purchase prices, but you need to be careful when navigating the neighborhoods so you're not buying in a D/F class area where no property managers will manage and where you'll never see any positive cash flow.

Building on existing land helps eliminate the issue of land scarcity, which is a significant challenge due to California’s high real estate prices.

High ceilings, quality built from the factory.

Zachary,Your concerns about Cleveland are valid—high property taxes and stagnant population growth are definitely challenges to consider.