Best spots to invest in are West Akron, Highland Square, North Hill and parts of Goodyear Heights.  

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They are often too complicated for tenants to figure out, they have too many ways to fail, and they are often easier to circumvent than a standard key lock.I use Schlage electronic door locks with a simple numeric keypad.

I suspect your gut instinct is spot on.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

When I look for a deal on MLS, my focus is on spotting value.

There is a sweet spot in filling vacancies and protecting your investment! 

It’s a tough spot, but it looks like you’ve got assets and options to work with.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Joshua’s point about local taxes and solo 401(k) options is spot on—it’s worth discussing with your tax advisor for a tailored strategy.