Check out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get a better understanding of the neighborhoods and the different asset classes we have here in #TheLand.

You need to know the difference and how to find deals before you start anything.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

- and finally once you do this, realize it will never even be close to how it actually plays out in real life, but it can serve as a guide for what sort of money you may need to save up to try and actually accomplish something like this.

If you wanna tell me a little about:Your goalsYour capitalYour credit ratingI can help guide you where to start, what kind of project may be right for you, suggest some markets to look, offer you some sample terms on a loan.  

You might even find a mentor who can guide you along the way.Begin with a Bite-Sized Project: You don’t need to jump into a big project right off the bat.

However, your property manager should be able to guide you on legal options and solutions to secure the property and possibly help with claims for damages.

It is important to be sure they align with your goals and that you feel they are a right fit for you. https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/83067-limited-partner-s-guide-to-investing-in-the-right-dealhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/73373-opm-how-to-syndicate-with-successhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/72118-syndication-the-ins-and-outs-of-real-estate-syndication

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

I'd suggest looking into Wes Moss's work as guide to getting out of your W2.