Canton is not quite as bad, although they have increased annual fees and initial inspection requirements in the past few years that Akron never put in place. 

It will almost ALWAYS be below asking price, so you will have to make 10s, if not 100s, of offers to find a motivated seller.Then the property will have to pass inspection, appraisal, etc.

Do you or most landlords comply with the city ordinance to get their properties inspected & registered by the city?

Ahead of tenant placement you have to pass a pretty thorough inspection which includes pretty much everything.10% maintenance is reasonable for year 1-3 and thereafter 15% for year 4 and back to 10% again for 3 more years.  3.

They can provide access to off-market deals and connect you with a network of contractors familiar with BRRRR projects. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agentsProperty Manager - Choose a PM with Section 8 expertise to ensure smooth tenant placement and compliance with inspections and rent guidelines. 

Focus on understanding the rental market, conducting thorough property inspections, and leveraging owner-occupied financing options like FHA loans.

But after working with him, I realized he was very systematic and mostly cared about closing deals without much care for the client's long term needs.Here’s an example: I had a $10K escrow with the seller—$5K due upfront and $5K after the inspection.

And don’t skip the due diligence—inspect everything and plan for unexpected costs.Take it one step at a time, and you’ll do great.

I only charge markup on maintenance if it's a larger project that requires more coordination, supervision of the work, and inspection after completion.

We're still waiting for the PM company to provide an inspection report on the setout & a rehab estimate for the turn.