I actually just bought a duplex that was on the market last month in cleveland. 

Then, more advanced stuff that those without licenses will have a tough time with: active real estate agents working the area - so i can call them to preview my house - in case they run into potential buyers they know of in their office, Then, I have Listingbook software on my I-phone ( Works with MLS data- by subscription)- that actually knows the number of searches of homes in any given area - so I can blast a promotion of my house to all the agents that have clients looking in the area (not just my subdivision -unless that is what I want), and...for the investor in me: track all the mortgages recorded against the property, so I know how low of an offer I can make - based on the mortgages on the property.

Running the numbers on paper is one thing, but actually securing bookings at your target rate is another.Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on your market and what your guests are looking for, which is key.

Quote from @William Weston: I'm Christian and believe everything in my life is actually God's property, entrusted to me to watch over.

Granted, my analyses are not based on due diligence like actually getting properties appraised and simply going off available info on various MLS portals.

It was actually more of a townhouse (just zoned as a condo).

Since you’re open to out-of-state investing, there are definitely some great opportunities out there.A few things that helped me:-Finding investor-friendly agents/property managers who actually understand rentals.

It's probably not going to end well for that landlord.We actually had this happen to us twice last year (at the same time, in 2 different units)!

@Clark Harbaugh, Given the favorable tax rulings over the last few years (in particular revolving around trusts and their equaling a beneficial interest in the underlining propery) the IRS has actually been much more lenient (or at least silent) on these issues. 

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.