Try to narrow it down to your top 3-4.

Will this lawsuit truly bring relief to renters, or is it just a Band-Aid on a much deeper wound?

@Josh SmithWhy not just ask for $4200 from the first party and narrow the gap between the two and rent to party #1. 

Pull off the Band-Aid.

I completed an internship in commercial real estate, and I also attended a couple of local REIA meetings/networking events before moving to Northern VA.I was able to narrow down potential strategies, and I figured both BRRR as well as wholesaling don't seem to be the best strategies for me.

I would also recommend that you do not narrow your investment options.

If you find a good manager, they will help you narrow in on the best communities to invest in, which properties make the best investment, rent rates, locating quality contractors, and more.

This step is crucial and can make or break the success of your investment.How did you narrow down your search to Akron and Cleveland?

Finally, once you have it narrowed down to a few markets - go see them in person and get a feel for the area. 

you'll probably get a good response, because it's a narrow, specific question.