I am in Ontario Canada, but looking to explore the Ohio market due to its proximity to Toronto and very attractive cap rates. 

I am only curious and trying to educate myself on sub to as it seems rather attractive to me as a non-US buyer who has access to emergency lines of credit, albeit, maybe limited to 200k. 

This is unsightly and can attract pests. 

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

You say those don't BRRR & attract top dollar, the best value in BRRR right now is primo properties cause you're not getting a 1:1 on any upgrade you're getting higher.

The barrier to entry is lower so they seem attractive, and to the person who knows what they are doing, they can be very profitable.

I run a facebook group on MTR"s with 3.5k people and many have had the same experience. it's not to say you can't find success on FF but the demographic of who you're trying to attract might not be on that platform. 

December and Jan are the least attractive times of year to move for a variety of reasonsIf you get a good application with Feb move in, take it.

I’m near the i10 that seems to attract people since that’s the only freeway here. 

Coupled with tailored marketing efforts, these enhancements attracted buyers and significantly increased the property’s profitability.