However, I still struggle to understand the art of estimating rehab costs. 

Buyer go to open house directly.We have this option in Minnesota now, and it looks like in 10 other states that I am aware of (California, Texas, Florida, Virginia, mostly the big population states).

THank you,Richard  Yes Cleveland is one of the cheapest markets in the USA.

The mayor has been hot on out of state investors and poor property managers since his campaign. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Either way you chose to go I would definitely recommend the southern/middle part of the country places like Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas or Oklahoma.

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

LLC in the state of operating?

If interested in adding another state / city to the list I am happy to connect - but hopefully this is irrelevant and you are already progressing along well with your purchase!!!!  

Thee richest of the richest globally will put 100% of their funds towards USA assets.