I like the idea of diversification of my investments and I love the strategy BAM has articulated: the focus on properties with below market rents in growing areas with jobs and good schools. 

Using Rentometer or BP rent estimator to get an idea of the LTR rent makes a lot of sense.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

Looking at ideas on how to structure the deal to the landowner  to get the land aquired and infrastructure installed.

Then, put together another list for the property called income/expenses.Alternatively, I have another idea that may work.

Some other things to consider with investing in Cleveland are these two topics... 

Check out Meetup.com for some more ideas. 

For me, I’ve been testing a few different methods recently, but I’m always looking for new ideas to take my wholesaling game to the next level. 

But, they have ZERO liability for the performance of that tenant.Second, 97%+ have no idea on how to screen a tenant, other than income = 3x rent and a credit score.

I think it is always a good idea to interview a few different PMs and ask for referrals of owners they are currently managing properties for to see if they are satisfied with their PM.Thanks Jake