-Cons Cleveland itself has mandatory lead testing ( mixed bag there) But that's only Cleveland properAging Housing stock, so more maintenanceCleveland proper is tough for evictionsThere's a lot of opportunity in our inner ring suburbs and Cleveland itself.You forgot to mention that Cleveland holds a Dopeness level of level 10. 

@Shannon ParkMetro Detroit.Purchase: $80-$140kRent: $1100-$1600Roi: double digitCash flow: $200-$400/doorAppreciation: double digit (right now)Vacancy: 3-4%Markets: B, C+Ring cities of Detroit.

Ring doorbell or similar camera to check on who comes in and out, and smart thermostat so you can change the temp before guests arrive or when they leave.

Bought a $2 pack of o-rings that fixed my leaking shut-off valves. 

Cost of wax seal ring:  less than $10.Best... 

If she wants a discount she'll have to put a ring on it.

Another challenge is it's very difficult to get mortgages on Detroit properties.You may want to consider the Ring Cities around Detroit, which still offer great returns and allow for financing.

I got their phone ringing, and we had many potentials that somehow did not pan out.

We also put a ring door bell or camera on the front and back of the property with smoke sensors and decibel sensors on the interior to record high levels of noise or smoking. 

There are many opportunities in real estate and I think it's great that you have decided to put your hat in the ring.