More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.

FidelFidel,When I saw your question I got interested as most Canadian investors are rather running away (or pausing) from investing in RE in Canada.But to help in your journey, here's what I can share mostly from either my personal experience or discussion with relevant professionals. 

I would have to have a walk through with a professional to give me an appropriate estimate. 

The reason you would hire a licensed professional is to assist with you not gettting SCAMMED and help you with negotiating prices and terms...based upon State Law. 

Petersburg area, resulting in highly–profitable investments.If you need professional and courteous property management experts for your multifamily, single family, condominiums or town home, you've found the right company!

I avoid investing in rough neighborhoods because I am a professional.

Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).

You can contact the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing at 614-466-4100.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Networking with the professionals in your market will start to open doors and opportunities to collaborate will arise!