Cleveland itself much cheaper, but Cleveland itself is essentially one big Section 8 ghetto more or less.

Quote from @Ana Mills: The high quotes for the electricians will be way cheaper than having your handyman do it and it causing damage, causing a fire, or even worse causing a fire later when someone is living there and that person/persons getting hurt because of the work being done by an unlicensed worker doing the work. 

If it's because the property is cheaper out that way it's not a good reason.

After the tenant gets a job, can you collect 30%-40% of back rent owed monthly for a year, whether they stay in your house or move out and go somewhere cheaper?

Duplexes are cheaper to rent and expenses are becoming difficult for the average tenant.  

Duplex can always add additional units via the ADU laws. 8) Related to number 1, purchasing a property with an existing ADU is cheaper than buying a property and adding an ADU.

My unit cost 3k/month to rent but you can get cheaper units for much less.

But it's a risk.If the PM is that bad, I suggest you do some research and find another manager.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Reporting these expenses on your personal tax return (likely Schedule C for a sole proprietor) could result in a net loss that might offset other taxable income, reducing your overall tax liability.

Nobody ever regretted buying a good property, but you find hundreds of stories where people deeply regret buying a cheaper property.Maybe focus more on how to make more money, build a side biz, and let the real estate do what it does get better over time.