@Teri Feeney Styers the slow flip method that I think he is referring to is the one coined by Scott Jelinek which is buying a livable property using private money on a short term (typical 60 month--like a car) and immediately marking it up 2-4 times and selling it on a 30 year term using a land contract.

If you treat your PM like a company that just unclogs a toilet then you're really short changing yourself. 

And for the short term goal, do a house hack as you have planned.If you need any more direction send me a message.

If a market is abnormally profitable, it's going to attract more entrants, which will push profitability back to normal levels.

I don’t worry about the electric because I use that for short term rentals.

It makes your house more attractive and reduces vacancy.

Hey Caleb,The short answer is yes—MLS systems are regional, so photo availability and listing practices can vary quite a bit.

Like almost everything else in life: Short-term pain for long-term gain!

Hey Asma, Cleveland attracts Section 8 investors due to affordable properties, high demand for section 8 housing and potentially good rental income.

Make a short list of questions to ask.