We have a failing infrastructure and no money to fix it. 

They strapped on a tourniquet before hauling him off to the hospital.I'm sitting there in the kitchen surrounded by blood and vomit (my tenant vomited and passed out for a bit there), and he starts thanking me as we hear the EMTs roll up, "Thank you...thank you...I owe you one...I owe you one, Jim.""

Eventually someone who checked all surrounding properties and saw that mine is about 30-40k less have submitted an offer closer to the market price.

That's my opinion, but when you guys get up here I'm happy to meet up and chat more about RE in the cities and surrounding area.

Set goals and take daily action to reach them. surround yourself with like minded individuals daily for you can stay on track.

This is near a historic district and some of the surrounding houses were built in 1910, 1905, etc.

Now, if the house was more modern (like the other houses in the surrounding area) then this price tag makes sense.That said, we really liked the area, so we're keeping our home screener set on the Dayton area.

I know 44303 and the surrounding areas well, lived in Akron for 2 years.

Most are reluctant landlords (like me) but then I guess that's better than the absentee landlord  :-)Keep up your spirits and surround yourself with positive people because another the rent day is around the corner and you get to smile on your way to the bank.

There are plenty of ways and I have found the most success on Facebook investor group pages for the local and surrounding cities you are working in.Cheers to your success!