These are typically 'non english-speaking' neighborhood so to speak for political correctness. so parking while already become a problem, but adding ADU in that neighborhood would not become a problem because 'everyone knows each other' everyone has their own unit.But that ADU thing, is bit uncommon in 'english-speaking neighborhood' LOL, so that's where "some" people is complaining about parking space and so on and so on when one home is building ADU.For me, I prefer to have ADU on the hill side, now we have 15 car space and from one neighbor to next neighbor is like quite distant.

Count me out.My general advice is always the same: business first, taxes distant second.

Even if OP can complete a purchase in Cleveland with $23K, aside from valid concerns others noted about reserves, is the risky asset in a distant market really the best place to invest?

All of these potential improvements make it seem like Scranton is heading in the right direction and may actually have nicely appreciating properties in the distant future.

Avoid rushing into a distant market without proper research or a trusted team—it’s a recipe for setbacks.

Of course the co-signer should be significantly stronger in ALL areas as compared to the applicant...usually this is a parent or relative, and they should be well established, with ownership of real estate for years; long and stable employment; no, or very distant, criminal and traffic court records; well funded SAVINGS/IRA's or stock market accounts.

As I was juggling things at work, I could take an hour lunch to shop rentals, something I couldn’t do with a distant market. 

Investing in distant markets increases your risk and/or increases your costs. 

By the time that's done, you'll know enough to start investing in distant lands.Education is important, but you will never have all the answers, perfect formulas, or whatever it is you think you need. 30 years ago, people made money in real estate without any ROI calculations, hard money lenders, BP forums, podcasts, coaching courses, etc.

This isn't one of those distant mentorships where you're left adrift after signing up.