@Natasha BradfordTo save your hard-earned cash and energy, I strongly suggest signing up for one of the many wholesale programs available.

That is a great suggestion, going to try that.

I'd be answer to give you any advice/suggestions you'd need! 

Though, I wanted the form to be as simple as possible for the sake of not scaring off the seller (it was also direct so simplicity is often key in my opinion).

If anyone has had a positive experience with a handyman they would recommend, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions!

Does anyone have any suggestions for where to find templates for mailers and marketing?

There's lots of tax planning on this and I would suggest to take a professional opinion on how to structure a transaction in a way that you can make it into capital gain tax or reduce self-employment tax.

Thanks Adam .This is great .Will do what both you and John suggested .I am hoping the bank uses a third party appraiser.I assume there would be laws against them using an “in house “ appraiser..I just know they’re not going to want to gibe up getting that $250 a month from us ( PMI).Much appreciated -Christian 

Also, any tips or suggestions for owning rental property in Cleveland would be greatly appreciated too!

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.