Having said that, there are some pockets near the RTA off Superior and those that border Cleveland Heights can be ok but the rest of it, stay away. 

Quote from @Byram Heights: You shouldn't be in this business!

This is true, but can increase your chances of success by working with an experienced team.Financing Challenges: Unexpected rate hikes or tightening lending restrictions can complicate your plans. 

Water - landlord plays in JC heights typically.

You also have setback restrictions which are based on height.That’s just some of technical parts of zoning.

@Jeet Sangha You need to sign a Deed Restriction for Owner-Occupancy.

Lending was another challenge, lending restrictions were starting to tighten up, and we had to get a bit creative with our lenders to get the financing we needed to close.

Many now and for many years now have had restrictions on rentals. 

High rates are here for at least the medium-term (1-2 years), so deals will have to pencil in this current environment.You may also want to consider hard money for your lending, as they can often fund your construction with far fewer restrictions than a HomeStyle loan.

So we restricted local landlords who rent to families, and soon the town will experience the very real repercussion of no one wanting to rent to families and professionals.