Consider networking with real estate agents and attending meetups.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

I attend several of the local investor meetups around the Charlotte area. 

I recommend grabbing a couple of good books, like Rich Dad Poor Dad or The Book on Rental Property Investing.

@Steve Gardineri'd get a couple roofers out and get their opinions on fix vs. replace. 

Like you I've attended a few free seminars, which are merely thinly disguised sales pitches.

You are a local investor with a couple properties, not a conglomerate, and you are looking to get one more and the open market is dry.

I just turned 18 a couple months ago and while I do work a 9-5 job, it is my dream to not have to do this forever.

Hey @Yvonne Wang, call a couple of agents in the area.

. $70k for a full gut renovation doesn't sound like much, depending on how many square feet the property is.Also, it might be worth finding another local investor in Lorain who understands the building court...you should be able to attend, tell them the story, and then find a creditable contractor to get this done or figure out what you could whole sell the property for so you can get out from under the stress.