@Kent Kettell  Since you  are asking specifically about rehab lending the construction loan administration is most critical.

It is always critical to do your due diligence when investing and especially if you give people your money to invest. 

Each choice has its own set of risks and benefits, so it's critical to consider your financial status, investing goals, and Cleveland market opportunities before deciding on the best strategy.Good luck!

This raises a critical question: Is there a genuine rental demand in these areas, despite the city's ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure?

Quote from @Xavier Prieto: Nate, it's essential to recognize that the way you brand yourself online is just as critical as the message you're sending.

This is one of the most critical steps in the underwriting process.

Cash flow is important, maybe even critical.  

Therefore, it is critical to align yourself with someone (investor or investor-agent) that is successfully doing what you want to do.

There are a lot of things you can criticize BP about, but they do a lot of good stuff too, his video just wasn't really objective.

Know how to take constructive criticism.