I'm also an agent out here in the Cleveland market, I know you are newer and Cleveland is a great market for BRRRRs- one of the few cities in the US where owning a home is actually cheaper than renting: There are Only Four Cities Where Buying Is Cheaper Than RentingLet me know if you might be interested in investing out here in Cleveland, I specialize in working with out of state investors and have an entire team set up including contractors, private/hard money lenders, and home inspectors to name a few. 

This would apply to your unit.Your biggest concern with setting the rent should be the near future. 1) Your insurance is guaranteed to go up, probably dramatically.  2) You may get an insurance assessment bill to cover the CA Fair Plan losses.

Everywhere I turn all I see are pitches for affordable housing and the same (not so) compelling arguments regurgitated by syndicators, capital raisers, brokers etc. for the investment strategy....strong returns...lower volatility....supply (huh?)

Live in one half, rent out the other.

Congratulations on setting up your Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)!

Rents will go up.

The small things you do every day shape the kind of investor you become.I’ve had my fair share of wins and losses, and through it all, these three habits have made the biggest difference.1.

Do your research on the best in your area.

Quote from @Salvatore Ross: When it comes to finding the perfect property to manage/co-host, what’s on your must-have list? 

If so, you could use a cash-out refi to pull some capital back out and put into the next one.- Network with other investors to combine/raise capital and partner up.