If it is a high end housing product you may have to use a designer because they have access to some material/finish suppliers that are otherwise unavailable but that tends to only be for the highest end housing deliveries.

Could be a business decision based on keeping long-term high quality tenants rather than risk the costs on turnover. 

I am still a bit leery about Safeguard's relationship with this particular borrower and even the closing agent.

I am looking to gain mentorship and relationships!

While it requires some extra coordination, it keeps their returns clean and operational costs transparent.If the fee feels too high, consider loan servicing software with modular pricing.

I do well, at least enough to go on vacations as a family, put money into high yield savings accounts, max out the ROTHs and add to investments when I can with money saved in savings and checking accounts.

Looking for a turn around scanrio is an ego pleaser, makes for a great story if it works, but high risk it will never pan out the way you thought.

Highly recommended.

It's a relationship game more than anything, so if you're building strong relationships with them and providing a consistent product, you'll be golden.

More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.