Before you spend any money here in Cleveland give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read.

It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

Ultimately, everyone starts somewhere.   

Likewise, calling to buy someone's property still has the ultimate goal of arranging to provide a service to consumers.

If you are seeking ultimate anonymity, the state where you domicile your corporation is crucial, as many states do not offer protections for its members or shareholders, which affects anonymity.

it's possible but unlikely. a great CPA who specializes in REI will be able to help you plan AHEAD for tax time and use different pieces of the tax code to your advantage, based on your unique situation, and ultimately save you way more in the long run. would you rather pay $750 to have a return done & get a $5,000 return, or pay $30 to have a return done and owe $5,000?

A good agent can also help you strategize on the funding side of things and ultimately refer you to a lender. 

Pro and Con: The leases are only 1 year, so adjusting rates, while ultimately market driven, have a better ability to keep up with inflation during high inflation times.  

Of course there's a bit more to every build and budget will ultimately decide where you end up developing.

My parents had rentals and they looked at them differently than I did (interest rates were also different).You ultimately need to be comfortable doing what you are doing and educated in it.