Thank you Hi Eliane, I am in Baltimore and been an active investor since 2004, doing close to 20 BRRRR a year,and I am an agent, let me know if you have any questions.

.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success  

In this post-pandemic landscape, metropolitan areas remain the hubs of economic activity.

Upon move-in, appliances, cabinets, floors and walls all had built-up grime and residue from your habitation of the home.Infestation of bugs, pests and rodents-There was no attempt to treat the house for pests, as evidenced by the more than 15 spiders we have already seen in the basement, and the live, active wasp nest in the patio fence.Floors, stairways and railings in poor condition-The carpets are stained and smelly.

I personally benefited from this when I first started and now provide my signature to partnerships I am not as actively involved with.

I've been meeting all of my goals by being very active with my listings. 

This would be an easy decision however I do not think you can come close even with you being active in the process.  

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

Example; I am invested in a fund that does active option plays on Tesla.

The one with the higher number has 1 active and 3 pending listings pretty similar to my property.