I believe judgement from child services survive the tax deed sale and it stays on, even when I buy it.

I would love to see the stats on how many people buy over 32 units on their very first deal and ultimately go belly up .

:) Haha, in all seriousness, I am a newbie investor, and I would highly recommend reading "The Ultimate Beginners Guide" ( https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin... ) and a couple books that are great that I just read are Rich Dad/Poor Dad, and "The Book on Rental Property Investing" (written by Brandon Turner). 

The problem is the game of repairs, and the fact that whatever your tenant changes, ultimate responsibility and therefore liability for any repair's failure lies with YOU.

Ultimately yes you want reserves but ask your lenders what they expect up front. 

If you are not properly capitalized or prepared for the fight C class rentals can be a tough road to travel.For more info on Cleveland check out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

My goal as an agent is to work in real estate, get involved in the game, help others,  but to ultimately have investment properties of my own as well, plus you have access to the MLS and have a good network surrounding you.Are there complications of being a realtor to the point where its hard to acquire your own investment properties?

I think ultimately you have to find ways to get out of working in the business and get into working on the business.  

My job ultimately made me a better investor and a better asset manager without actually being either of the two yet.I did end up walking away from that job, but I truly loved it.

That's ultimately the answer to your question.