I have identified a Tax deed property that is a good prospect.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Adam has the simplest answer.You can buy the parts yourself, watch a YouTube video, and replace them yourself.Go to Google and search for "appliance parts" and find many companies selling the parts.

So I would start by asking myself how long is left on her lease, how much I want to keep her or how happy I am to end this lease term and search for a new tenant. 

I searched for the most RECENTLY SOLD COMP within the SAME SUBDIVISION.

I can’t offer any advice for Youngstown, but if you decide to expand your search to the Akron/Canton area, let me know.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

This cost is typically 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount.Title search and title insurance: The lender carries out checks to ensure no issues with the property’s title, like a tax lien.

Here's a link to their rural search tool - https://www.consumerfinance.go....As long as you have reasonably close comps and the CFPB says it's not rural you have a good chance of getting an appraiser to avoid checking the box for rural to appease DSCR lenders. 

Some of the best sources for durable furnishings at reasonable prices include:IKEA: They offer modern designs, and some of their higher-end lines are surprisingly durable.Costco: Their furniture tends to be both stylish and durable, often at great prices for the quality you get.Wayfair: Offers a wide range of options, and while not everything is long-lasting, their customer reviews can help you identify durable pieces, just use more caution.