If you live in Cleveland (a cash-flowing market), I wouldn't look OOS at another pretty similar market.

However, the units I see myself living in all barely break even on cashflow.

I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

I live around Huntsville, the epicenter of northern Alabama.

I live in the Newark area.

A few other things I'm considering;- I don't need the extra cash flow to live and am just approaching it to remove the high mortgage interest, but also hedge risk that the current stocks might tank in a few years.- Could take all current cash flow and a few thousand a year to pay off the property in 5-10 years.- Hold for a bit and 1031 into something else but am fairly confident there is not much appreciation to come on this property.

He lives locally, is very responsive.

I know becoming a part time agent is one way, but where we live in south Florida seems to be overfilled with agents and I don't think its a great fit for us right now. 

I currently live in Butte, Mt but plan on moving to Phoenix, Az for 6 months out of the year.

Especially if you built something to rent or live in.