Most fake this, but you are genuine.My response to you is then this.First, be careful, because human nature is a treacherous one.

As long as you follow protocol and get the property lead certified (which is particularly important in Cleveland), you'll be in good shape.

I, like most posters here, have a natural bias toward our area of investment/financial/business interest.  

Owning a rental home with or without house hacking is a pretty basic thing that almost any certified tax professional or accountant should be able to handle.Think a little in a bigger picture about what type of advice you will want: tax, accounting, financial planning? 

Again  as an LP, ask yourself why you are the preferred check writer over the more sophisticated and more natural equity contributor? 

But humans are humans, human nature is what it is.

Due to the nature of the 1031 exchange time is of the essence.

Yes, you have your nuances and pains that make you work a bit harder for your money in these areas, but each has its own gravitational pull that, even though some hate it, more people are drawn to it, creating a natural scarcity.  

One thing I am hearing is I need to be Lead Based Paint certified, even if only the contractor does all the work.

It really just depends on the nature of the work.