How to track potential growth in an area to see if a lot is viable for purchase and building spec homes on etc. 

-Markets with promising ROI potential and steady demand.

Find a property that makes sense financially, in an area of potential growth, ANYWHERE in the U.S., and in your analysis account for slightly higher PM fees.  

I want to be able to find potential markets/listings nationally based on the return.

Evaluate potential rental properties with a keen eye on location, cash flow, and potential appreciation.

You can still find solid investment properties at reasonable prices, which can lead to strong cash flow.Diverse neighborhoods: Cleveland has a wide variety of neighborhoods, each with its own character and investment potential.

This can range from minor exaggerations to outright lies about employment, income, rental history, or identity.Key Signs of Potential Fraud:Inconsistencies in Documentation: Discrepancies between the documents provided and the information filled out in the application form can be a red flag.

Plus for its high cash flow potential, utilizing a 1031 exchange to reinvest gains effectively made this experiment a relatively low risk for me.

Home is potentially upside down on mortgage (verifying that) and current owner wants too much for the house.

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.