Or paying off my debt, while I provide them with a nice house to live in instead of an apartment. 

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

One unvetted thought I’ve had for when I go live is to give VRBO a 1-2 week head start on our listing.

All the rest live in other states or countries.

@Isaac TerryIn terms of it being worthwhile, just like most other markets out of state if the barrier or entry is too high where you live, the landlord laws are not favorable where you live, and you are looking for positive cashflow then Cleveland can be a good option.

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

I also pay my mortgage for the house I live in.

Here's a little background on Tenant situation...has 2 or 3 young kids, an adult sister, an aunt with her male friend and the lessee has a male friend, that all appears to live in the apartment but aren't on the lease.

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

Some of the best investments can be found in neighborhoods where you may not want to live, but the numbers support it!