Toledo's economy has been more reliant on manufacturing, so understanding local economic trends is crucial.Beyond Cleveland and Toledo: You asked about other Ohio cities.

Do you understand the lien sale process? 

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

You want a property that has the highest probability of maxing out on appreciation.Once done, you would want to explore the options below to maximize your rental income:- STR- MTR- Rent by RoomYou should go into this understanding YOU will live in the worst unit - in an illegal unit in the basement if you can!

Use IRS instructions to understand the definitions.

I am using a dscr loan. what I cant understand, is why are my closing costs so high. above is the numbers on the refi.

I understand that not everyone wants to do that, though.

Again, all answers that might be better answered in private.You are correct that a lot of lenders just don't understand how we work as investors but that's why some of us hang out here. 

These days too many people have too little coverage in case of a rebuild so you do want to make sure you understand the true cost of a total loss.

What folks should be doing is developing the understanding enabling them to build their own tools.