At the current scenario, without knowing anything about you or your properties I will recommend either to look at a loan from your assets using DSCR loan.

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

Do you have any recommendations or advice to share?

Canton is not quite as bad, although they have increased annual fees and initial inspection requirements in the past few years that Akron never put in place. 

Any recommended RE agents in that market? 

.: I recommend networking and building relationships first.

.- Creative Financing Solutions:Options like subject-to deals, seller financing, and syndications can lower capital requirements and increase your purchasing power while providing flexibility for properties with complex financial situations.4.

Originally posted by @Jack Grove:@Okansa Patrick Were you required to utilize a hard money lender when dealing with New Western?

We don't recommend "newbies" start out with Class D properties.

Any recommendations?