That experience gave me a solid foundation in property management and repairs.

Anybody have any experience with a heaving foundation in the center of a pier and beam house?   

The city’s diverse economy, which spans transportation, healthcare, and education, provides a solid foundation for long-term growth.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Go to one of the REI bibles and get really solid on the basics so that your foundation is solid and you purchase well.  

A "total reno" can mean it's all original and very outdated but livable or it can be an absolute disaster with foundation issues and sewer and water problems.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

SFHs are a great starting point, but small multifamily properties (like duplexes or triplexes) could also work well given your financial foundation.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Once you have this team in place, you should have the foundation to invest in any market confidently while not being there physically.While looking at the Cleveland market, it's very important to understand the different areas.