Hey @Corina Eufinger thanks for the tips!

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

Good tip on Payrange. 

Does anyone have any other tips?

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Tip #1 - no such thing as one perfect market There is lots of data on Bigger Pockets and MTR experts that have released rankings of top cities for next year, but remember it's not just about the purchase-- it's also about the operation.

There is Cast iron, pvc, copper, pex, galvanized, lead, brass, stainless steel, hoses, flanged, threaded, waste pipe, waste fittings, vent fitting, gas, water and on and on.

Another tip: I think if your schedule and time allows it, go and stay at the property for a night or two.

Employment wise, Aultman Hospital is consuming the SW part of Canton and Timken Steel keeps plugging along with some smaller manufacturing companies staying steady, but outside of Aultman I haven't seen any significant job growth or companies moving here, and if they do, they usually aren't coming into the City.  

They will be able to give you some sage advice that would work for your specific buy box.Johnathan - thank you for the tip.