The seller was not in the wrong by saying "no" to the water damage question on the RPOADS form.You can read more about this topic here: https://www.ncrealtors.org/question/can-property-damage-be-a...When things get tricky is when a seller marks "no representation" on the RPOADS form about an issue.

I say that as honestly and as humbly as it can possibly come off.The goal for this post was to hear others people opinions on this topic, as I know its a very subjective one and will bring many different perspectives."

Hi Antonio, I would love to connect with for this topic

Here was my experience house hacking in my 20's as well: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...Cash reserves have saved me multiple times, but my properties were both NOT renovated. 

Oh very interesting, I'll have to check the planning commission meeting notes because this was a hot topic in Denver the last few years so if it was discussed there on public record I'm surprised it wasn't in the news at all before!

This way, you'll be alerted anytime a conversation is related to your topics or areas of interest. 

So I started listening to the BP podcasts and buying books on the topic, and that’s where I am now.

Some other things to consider with investing in Cleveland are these two topics... 

You should read through some of these numerous posts on this topic.

Here's a post where I go into detail about DSCR loans as far as the importance of cash flow, credit scores and down payments: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1080147-refinance-rate-105Lender terms and fees vary widely.