Coloma: For those experts, your input is highly appreciated .

If the case was substantial, I would imaging your lawyer could subpoena the officers to have them testify to what they witnessed. 

Class A properties are going to cost you more, have lower cash flow, yet be more attractive to a higher quality tenant base.

@Melissa SejourRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Zachary,Your concerns about Cleveland are valid—high property taxes and stagnant population growth are definitely challenges to consider.

I think my fees are high until I shop around and then I am thankful. 

My strategy incorporates asset protection measures like LLCs, specific trusts as well as professional property management to spread risk and ensure quality operations.As well as using tax codes to my benfiitSection 179, IRC Section 162, Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation and later 1031 them out for larger projects. 

I also like contractors that have packets that allow you to pick out the stuff that you want to use for that project, which reduces the quality control process..

I have noticed that as companies they grow, their quality and attentiveness tend to decrease. 

Focus on undervalued properties, prioritize high-ROI renovations, and refinance to pull equity for future deals while maintaining 20-25% equity.