Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

@Jonathan Blanco, I'm and investor and a licensed mortgage broker so I've been on both sides of this conversation.I would look for a lender that (1) listens to you and understands your strategy and needs (hint: it's not always money), (2) has experience working with clients executing your strategy and brings more to the table than just cash - be it advice, relationships, deal-team partners, etc., (3) gives you viable options and explains the pros and cons of each option and (4) you enjoy interacting with - this should be a relationship, not a transaction.Once you find a few lenders like this (and you should have relationships with more than one), then you can start comparing rates and fees.

The newest outdoor is still advertising 1st month free as they haven't filled up, and I spoke with the climate controlled owner/builder yesterday (he's a pretty big REI in the area), and he made it sound like he hadn't leased a single climate controlled unit since they opened a few weeks ago.I recently purchased a 140x45 warehouse with low ceilings and had debated doing self storage, but my market seems very saturated.

More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

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(been working and succeeding since 2008 or before, someone you have experience with, good returns, close to 5yr investment?)

Most local banks and credit unions will have free accounts.You need two accounts: checking and savings. 

Most times, the top of a brokers list are those with experience who they've worked with in the past.

It’s great to hear about your goals—wholesaling is a fantastic way to build capital and experience for rental properties and flips.I’d love to connect and explore how we might work together to grow our businesses.