In my limited understanding it seems like the aforementioned brick needs to be reattached.It is my belief that the damage to the lintels, bricks and the internal water damage is due to the roof.

Hi Renata,To gain a clearer understanding of the overall condition of the home—including plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and the roof—and to identify any major issues such as asbestos, water damage, mold, foundation concerns, or wood-destroying insects, I strongly recommend having the prospective properties thoroughly inspected.

Most MTRs in my market are including wifi, water, electric, etc.

:)As for LTR rental terms, usually we sign a 1 year lease where tenants are expected to pay Electric and Gas if applicable, while the owner typically pays water/sewer/trash with the city. 

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Scott Mac: Maybe the infrastructure, electrical grid, water sewer, pavement thickness on the roads, cannot handle the extra people in the area.

Quote from @Andrew Kubik: Wow - having one of the only water front properties in the area will be awesome!

Look for areas with strong demand for affordable housing and check infrastructure availability like water, sewer, and roads.Building relationships with local real estate brokers and connecting with municipal contacts can help uncover off-market deals and streamline your search.

I have about 250k USD to allocate to this venture, but I may want to dip my toes into the market with a single-family residence in an area like Parma Heights and test the waters.

I'm new to the real estate investment game and I'm a bit nervous about dipping my toes into unknown waters. 

Is the paint latex, oil or water based?