I use eggshell on the walls, flat only on ceilings and high gloss on trim and windows.

Many would downsize if not for high mortgage rates, making it crucial to introduce incentives.

Start at a higher price point (not too high maybe 10%-20% higher than what you expect to rent for) then each week lower it just a bit until you get it rented out. 

Quote from @Michael Wheeler: Highly recommend the RAL Academy.

The license doesn't cost more, the service and quality does.And a note on that cost, in my experience hiring contractors, only a small percentage of the cost savings was due to finding the right guy who is willing to work for less.

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.

These homes may be dated, but they can be decorated to a high standard.

Interest rates are NOT high right now.

With a 4-unit building, that’s a very high customer concentration.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.