@Justin FondrenIf your credit score is in the 700–730 range, you're in a great position to secure favorable loan terms.

Securing financing is often one of the biggest challenges new real estate investors face.

IE securing them paying tax's insurance etc etc. 

During escrow converted it to a Roth and paid the taxes.

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m Jaedon, and I’ve spent the last few years helping clients secure business funding to grow their ventures.

Others are also struggling to secure a carrier or are being forced to pay exorbitant premiums just to have their applications reviewed.

Trying to Scale Solo.The Myth of Doing Everything YourselfWhen I first got into real estate, I thought I had to:✅ Find the deals✅ Secure financing✅ Handle renovations✅ Manage tenants✅ Deal with maintenance✅ Track every dollarI figured, “If I want to maximize my profits, I need to do it all myself.”Sound familiar?

Zachary,Your concerns about Cleveland are valid—high property taxes and stagnant population growth are definitely challenges to consider.

Who covers the tax bill when they don't pay the tax bill or the insurance? 

Over the last year, I've developed a passion for real estate and want to be able to use it to generate income and secure financial freedom in the long run.