Would also love to connect with experienced Cleveland rental investors.Much Thanks Hi you are not getting 2% rule, I am (and others that have been doing business there for years) .

Its also the right sort of thing to do to try and help someone navigate a difficult time. 

Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: @Jesse Valdez you really need to get out of the landlord business.

We kind of throw out these definitions for our business because they can become misleading. 

More than 90 percent of real estate agents are out of the business in less than five years.

Not only will lenders be effected, but borrower credit, business loans, inventory, and auto credit will suffer when those effected have to relocate, find long term replacement housing and their livelihoods and income are destroyed.

This year promises fresh opportunities in commercial real estate — and we’re here to help you navigate them.

If you are going to self manage you will need to build business systems and get a list of reliable vendors.  

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.