Class A properties are going to cost you more, have lower cash flow, yet be more attractive to a higher quality tenant base.

@Jarret Jarvis, thank you for the excellent suggestions!

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

You'll get differing amounts and qualities of leads depending on the type of marketing, but also depending on who you're marketing to and where.

The exchange must also be for like kind and quality.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

These small touches can create a memorable stay and encourage positive reviews.Create a Standout Listing: Invest in high-quality photos, write an engaging and detailed description, and highlight features that set your property apart.

In general, Cleveland is an excellent market to purchase rentals. 

You provide an excel sheet with basic information about the companies and they return all the contact info you could want for about $0.15 per lead.I have not been able to find an equivalent for Canada.