While I could elaborate on numerous other areas, these highlights should give you a good starting point for your investment journey in Cleveland.

For your due diligence, you can also ask to see the tenant's original application and screening reports. 

They will be one lease to a room.That being said, the nonprofit will be filling the house based on their need; I will not be screening nor accepting/denying applicants.

I recently had a request to apply for a unit come in that said "I am apart of the St. Vincent de Paul challenge program and are looking for housing that's willing to work with the program. All expenses will be paid on...

As you mentioned, it depends on numerous factors, with pay history being a big one.

In a few of the states there is either a form. you must sign or an application that your escrow closer must file in order to exempt from any state taxes or withholdings that might normally be collected at sale . 

I feel like it would be great to trust a property management company on all of this, but it would be hard not to step in if you could do a better job at screening bad tenants (eg screening HUGE future problems).I initially managed properties myself, but now I delegate that responsibility to my business partner, personal assistant, or a property manager at my brokerage.Most PMs I know will send you an applicant for final approval and you can get on the phone with them and ask them questions

Here are my thoughts about your decision to refinance.Process:Understand your current loan terms.Check your credit score.Compare offers from different lenders.Get your property appraised.Submit your application and go through closing.Considerations:Current interest rates vs. your existing rate.Amount of equity built in one year.Closing costs and fees.Your long-term financial goals.It's a complex decision, so consulting a financial advisor or mortgage specialist might be helpful.

Then I take notes and move the Meeting forward in my calendar as needed.EXAMPLE:Name: Bob Smith Phone: xxxxxxxxxx Email: xxxx@xxx2022-04-12: rcvd employment application, sent to HR for background check2022-04-10: Initial phone interview, moving forward with questionnaire2022-04-08: Received resumeSo, what do you need besides this to better organize you

Your accountant will do it for you at tax time if applicable.