When you're ready to rent, consider refinancing to eliminate PMI and potentially lower your rate once you've gained at least 20% equity.

Additionally zoning restrictions are going to all but eliminate most every plot of land in the Cleveland area. 

It's not easy to admit mistakes.I think you should start by eliminating the get-rich-quick mindset.

Completely eliminated noise complaints from the lower level and reduced utility costs.

Fix it.We eliminate as much landscaping as possible: we take out flower beds and most decorative features, ideally, lawn mowing is the only job tenants have to do, because we know that's all we can expect from most.

.🔥 #3: The Rich Will Get Richer—So You Better Play the GameIf Trump wins, expect major tax cuts for businesses and investors.Expect lower corporate tax rates, more deductions for business owners, and a friendlier tax code for those who actually know how to use it.He’ll defund the IRS and possibly eliminate the “External Revenue Service” altogether, making audits and enforcement less aggressive.This will favor business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.💰 What am I doing?

Investors buying land to HOLD for either speculation or future development can just wait until the wholesaler’s contract with the seller expires and eliminate the wholesaler “markup”.  

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Quote from @Robert Bell: I have heard that the sweet spot is a 4 bed 2 bath section 8 in Memphis.

What is the standard process from start to finish so we can eliminate as much risk as possible?