Today’s prices aren’t exactly investor-friendly, and typical returns hover around 6-8%.

However, I would caution you on quality over quantity. 

The yields of the past aren't happening today especially paired with Cleveland increasing taxes on average 50% during this latest cycle. 

They aren't secrets or anything... and while they are a bit 'fringy'... they are perfectly legal as I understand it... just manipulating the credit scoring system by playing by their own rules.Hope it helps!

It’s just another appraisal to make sure you aren’t “cooking the books”. 

If, for example a judgment is rendered in 2014, it probably only covers through 2013 since the 2014 taxes aren't even due until the end of 2014.  

There aren't many choices out as far from town we are. 

It seems like other than capex that the landlord is responsible for (typically roof and HVAC) there aren't many reasons why I wouldn't achieve the broker's forcasted NOI. 

In the long run, you should see cashflow go up but you probably aren't going to retire off cashflow in the early years, even if you bought a coupled dozen properties.So, if you want to dip your toe in the water the easy way, start with a turnkey rental. 

Most can't do it because they are looking for quick money and don't want to do any work are aren't really in it to help people.