You are correct to assume Cleveland by and large is a cash flow market, but like any cities this is going to vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.

Im sure it varies by area, but is this public record that I can get from county/town records?

For example, laws vary from state to state so knowing where you are talking about makes a difference.

Went to school 20 miles from the Canadian boarder where it was regularly -20 degrees in the winter, and we'd still rather be .2 miles from the bars & well over a mile walk/ drive from the actual school.I do see a lot of first time investors thinking that student housing is going to be their passive golden ticket, but quickly realize how much work it really is.

The timing of the inspection varies by location, but it often takes 1-3 weeks from the RTA submission. 3.

There's tons of resources out there, and the annoying thing is that almost each one works to a certain degree. 

We use a YTDpaystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make surethey’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.

When working with a realtor under a one-year exclusive buyer representation agreement, the terms of exclusivity and commissions can vary, so it’s essential to clarify these details upfront.

However, this varies by location and may not be immediate.

Pay attention to property taxes, as they can vary a lot from city to city within Cuyahoga County.