I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US). 

For example, if you are looking to connect with other members near you, want to learn from people in a specific area you’d like to invest in, or have a desire to find people interested in certain topics, you could use the search feature here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersI really like the alerts feature that can quickly guide you to current topics that may be of interest: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

Take it one step at a time and use the forum to help you with the steps.

Another thought, with you being in construction, at some point you might want to look at building homes or multi families.

It’s been a while, but I finally managed to get back into the BP forum—great to be here again!

Let's of NYC investors look at other cities in NY, Rochester, Buffalo, etc... they can drive to them to see them, and they know the state well enough to feel comfortable.Most of the rust belt cities in NY offer cash flow as well. 

@Bryan Zayac  In PA, there is a state document called the Municipal Planning Code MPC. 

There are some great suggestions here on down payment, interest rate, servicing, and underwriting the borrower.  

I will say, short term rentals require a bit more work, and if you are moving out of state, you may want to take a look into getting a property manager ( take that cost into account when running the numbers ).I hope that helps, reach out if you have any more questions. 

Now, seems like a simple task- take the old door off and put a new door on.