Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

Paulette, it is good to call out these bad contractors and unfortunately you are caught in a bad situation on what to do, start by a small threat that you will contact the BBB and report a claim if he does not show some progress, or if you know an attorney, maybe a simple letter from one may get him worried and he may start showing up.

This is simple to understand.  

It's a very simple and effective tool that you can use when evaluating rehabs, whether you're looking to flip or BRRRR. 

I cant comment on the local markets, etc, but I would choose Cleveland for the simple fact you live there.

Make a simple spreadsheet or written list with the features of each and see which ones appeal to you most.

Buy and renovate the property and in 6 months do a simple cash out refinance and pull out some cash and start the REI process all over again.I am North of you up in Pinellas County West of Tampa and there are also some great places up here that might save you some cash. 

Keep in mind all this stuff is uber regulated, very detailed, far from simple.

They simple do not appreciate like the A/B class, that's just reality. 

@ali BooneIt’s simple because 100% of people ticket foreclosed on have mortgages.