@Jeffrey Bourque This is where the "art" of the deal becomes more important than the "science"/numbers.

Here are some of the areas that I focus in on:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), Bedford

I'm not skilled enough at Excel (yet) to create an accurate proforma for this from scratch.Does anyone know of a good resource for a proforma that would fit this?

I have recently worked with a company that has an excellent offer.

Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Drywall, for instance, is an art, you can't just watch a YouTube vid a become an expert. 

An Excel file or other detailed record-keeping system would okay, as long as it accurately tracks your hours spent on real estate activities.