Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

Most neighborhoods you will be fine in.

In the thread of a conversation, statements may be made that are fine within the context of the conversation, but may not reflect well or accurately when the snippet arises within a search engine or other index tool.There may also be information that I/we are happy to share with the BP community, but not necessarily with the Internet-at-large, especially any details about our specific properties or business practices and processes.

I read in the thread he has do reno 5 of them as well, hmm I wish this poster all the best, Someday when I grow up I will be like youAll the best  it maybe a bit much but at least your prepped for it and if you do better on some of them then thats fine but expecting these type of assets to perform with section 8 tenants over the years as he has stated is just dreaming.  

Fine-tuning your savings, building a reserve fund, and running detailed ROI projections will help solidify your plan for long-term success.Good luck!

If you accidentally use some wrong words, it could be a significant fine. 

However, if that effort fails, the local agent is equally liable – criminally and civilly – for any fees, fines, etc. associated with the property." 

For my first deal im hoping to go with a duplex and not try to get too far out infront of myself, but triplex or quadplex would be just fine as well!

What @Anna Sagatelova said about Cleveland properties is also true in Akron. 90% of the housing stock in the city of Akron was built before 1970 and there are quite a number of really fine A++ older homes especially in west Akron.

Fines are charged.