I am a CT based investor, flipper and property management company owner.  

BAM and Praxis have definitely managed the situation better at this point in time. 

Divide the long-term vision into manageable steps.

If you have any property management questions, feel free to reach out.

Cleveland and Dayton can be great markets for high cash flow and low purchase prices, but you need to be careful when navigating the neighborhoods so you're not buying in a D/F class area where no property managers will manage and where you'll never see any positive cash flow.

We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

This one might need a house manager in a few months so some chance to live cheaper in exchange for managing the house. 

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore. 

And will you be utilizing property management firms to help out?