We wanted something we would use frequently and we have found ourselves drawn less to the HH area for this reason.2) Lack of critical infrastructure.

I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

Linking to a blog on a random insurance agency is not useful.The landlord has no interest in the property being insured which are the tenants belongings.  

It was taking weeks and months to make small progress on these properties, and I was getting discouraged at the lack of progress.  

He then proceed go down $50k on their original offering to me because of the scope, amount of money, and my (apparently) my newfound lack of “experience”.

24 hrs maybeAlso noticed they were a member since 2025 - and no feedback.I am new also but their lack of response and cryptic message was a bit concerning…so I sent it to spam.Thanks for your input

I would have been ok with the latter numbers because I have been stockpiling materials for like two months, but...I did not know if I could trust them due to the lack of "professionalism," and my lack of experience. 

Cleveland almost seems like the best option because of the affordability and rental demand, but worries me due to the high property taxes and lack of population and economic growth.

Home prices have decreased over the last 18 months so there is lack of good options and values still above normal. 

Boots on the ground, or lack thereof, are where the mistakes are made.