I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

If you're working with a realtor, they should be able to suggest a few.

suggest you find a different attorney firm to work with...they'll take a cut, but worth it.

Don, I hope you have a great and wonderful day!

Quote from @Jared Fisher: Hello, I'm a new out-of-state investor in the Cleveland market and wondering if any investors have used any property managers in the Cleveland market that they recommend.Thank you in advanced! 

I am left to wonder, though some investors with SFR's are doing it successfully, is the risk too high for the reward?

I then spoke with the buyer and his agent, suggesting we use a commercial lender I had worked with for over a decade, who could provide an answer within 24 hours, contingent on a new appraisal.

So I'm wondering how this works in practice.Another big question on running these properties with a management group would it be maybe possible to make the properties look better to a lender? 

I’ll obviously contact a local attorney but any advice or suggestions would be helpful.  

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