Keith, I would say a great way to start is go work for free for another wholesaler in your area and see what they're doing. 

Let's say a closing cost of 2500 will take us to 468,500.

I’d say a deck is only a good thing if it is safe and in good condition.

@Kevin Zolea what would you say a couple pros and cons would be of both landlording and hiring a PM

Curious as an out-of-state investor facing the many potential mid-west markets, how did you do your research in the first place and how you chose Cleveland versus - say a few  equally popular markets such as Kansas City, Indianapolis, Missouri?   

I will say a place we stayed in Bend, Oregon had a understair bed area.

I think most people will say a big fat hell no to that.

Junius Heights and Peaks Historic are 30%-45% turned I would say. A

That being said, I know if you stack strategies into say a 60 day campaign, direct mail should be in that strategy. 

In sales they say, "a confused mind says no."