It may be that I need to concentrate on learning many of the neighborhoods so I can recognize a deal more quickly and make offers faster.

I have been concentrating most search efforts in the nearby city of Lorain.

I know some have said that bleach will not kill mold but I have read the contrary and even the EPA says that bleach can be used to kill small concentrations of mold.

My wife is a property manager so that aspect would be covered while I concentrate on the rehab.

Thanks, Jack in middle TNPersonally, i dislike one or two family homes as investment properties, unless you're looking to flip them.I would concentrate on four units and up and as a beginner, look for properties with solid rental income.

Wherever there was a high concentration of working-class jobs, occupancies took a big hit.But this fact is mis-remembered because the recession was also accompanied by a foreclosure crisis.  

Also you get the benefit of concentrated information.

Generally speaking, the cash sales the last six months have been most heavily concentrated in Eastpointe, 75/696 area, and downriver.

Hire people to do the menial tasks, concentrate on the money making activities, plan and set goals.

It sounds like you have some related experience related to purchasing property, but I personally would concentrate on a stabilizing everything else right now.