There are really nice areas all around Youngstown and some higher end burbs.

Hope to hear a piece of wise advice from mature investors.The question is whether I should I invest into flipping properties and making higher ROI or invest in rental properties with a lower ROI but a steady cashflow?

Only downside is the rates are slightly higher with different terms.

Let's say each does only a 20% markup, let's start with $100.00 Manufacturer need's $100, so sales agency sells at $120, wholesaler sells at $144, supplier sells at $172.80, distributor sells at $207.36 and your big-box store sells to you at $248.83Which saves more $, trying to pay at box-store or getting with someone higher up the feeding chain? 

No docs required/mods to higher interest rates/huge silent seconds.

One option I see is including the fee in my listing (which puts me at a disadvantage to others as I will have higher fees until they all get the same email as I did), then leave the guest a check on the counter for them to use when they register.  

The brokerage assigned somebody higher up to work with the seller, supposedly this particular agent's supervisor.

Who can afford a rehab  bill 30% even 40% higher then what has been an exploading cost environment. 

TL;DR* Aggressively pushing 'maintenance' and for the most part for things not requiring any maintenance* In-house maintenance rates are eye-watering, way higher than what you'd see in even most expensive markets* Maintenance does not require owner's approval - RL reserves decision what to do when, cheaper plans have higher limits and all are at RL's discretion * Refuses to manage in many parts of townLonger versionSigned up for their service after a few conversations over the phone - owner stressed investor-friendly approach.

Hey @Will Mejia - I am super familiar with the tax benefits or the cost, but I would connect with some of the local Chicago Solar panel contractors because they will obviously know the cost and have good connections for the tax rebates.You can probably get a higher ROI elsewhere, but if you have an eco-friend itch, I can see why that makes sense.