So you can really get an idea for the market and if a property you are looking at is properly priced!

Like I mentioned in my previous post getting a PM who will actually manage your property properly will be very hard.

While not every mentor is a guaranteed path to success, proper vetting through referrals, review of a mentor’s track record, and alignment between the mentee and the mentor can shine some light on whether or not this relationship is a good fit.

After all PITI, utility, and services (lawncare and cleaning) costs I have $7,225.I set aside 25% of this for my maintenance fund.The remainder funds my lifestyle, wife has a Tesla, and quarterly vacations as well as business growth.In 2023 I am tracking to build 4 duplex units designed as room rentals funded in part from a recent land sale.

As @Patrick Drury mentioned- the West Side does not have any POS areas (besides Lakewood, but it's only needed for previously non-owner occupied/rental properties) Something else to consider in Cleveland proper is Lead Safe Testing ..

For house hacking, ensure rental and personal use are properly allocated for deductions.

There are various other items that may come up such as: Proper firewall suppression, adequate entrances/exits for fire safety, stair safety, size of kitchen appliances, etc... for my specific example. 

With a backup plan, and proper (extensive) legal docs, much of the risk can be mitigated.

You have to properly vet and perform thorough due diligence (which I didn't do a couple years ago when I first jumped in).

I own 12-doors in Detroit proper.