Highly suggest some YT videos for training / help on the platform.

Make sure to communicate your BRRRR strategy with your insurance agent so they can recommend the right coverage for each phase.I learned this lesson the hard way: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/853/topics/1222933-my-b...

It's packed with strategies and mindset shifts that have propelled countless entrepreneurs, including yours truly, to extraordinary achievements.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

Good luck with getting this tenant to accept higher rent, because you've trained your tenant to think they have a "mortgage payment" that never goes up!

While the borrowing costs are higher, I’m exploring strategies where the returns could offset this.

This will provide you two benefits:1) Help you better define the position, so you can hire a better matched person2) Make training the next person easier

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

My investors acquire with cash as a routine investment strategy to secure properties quickly and eliminate competing buyers using financing.

One approach that I have not seen included in the discussion is as you are still in the planning phase, you could change your approach and the facts to make it more favorable for your strategy.