I wouldn't touch Cleveland personally it can't and shouldn't' be compared from an ARV potential it's a cash flow market strictly. you can't do the strategy you are talking about when the average home is more than 60 years old in Cleveland and sells for $120k or less. hard to change those economics.

In the short-term, get a wifi thermostat put it in a place where it can't be touched and program it however you like.

Yup, I cant get my handyman to touch a property if they arnt making at least $1000-1500 these days.

Looks like your project turned out really well, I will touch bases with you this weekend for sure. 

So impress with your plan and love to stay in touch with you.

If you can buy for about 25- 30% less you should be ok, but I will not touch it.

You have my email and number, so you know how to get in touch.

I’ll keep in touch and let you know of anything I come across!

So, keep in touch.  

You or your attorney cannot touch the funds from the transaction.So, no, you can't set aside funds to my understanding.