But I understand where I’m at now, and am willing to work for free until I can provide such value.A little about me.

The home was then sold for a profit, providing a strong return on investment.

This house is in a neighborhood that will not significantly appreciate according to my real estate agent.

Is your agent familiar with the investment space?

What you want is an agent with experience who knows how to negotiate, watch your back, navigate difficult situations, understand contracts and law, provides an objective cross-check, etc.

where can we find places-websites to analyze areas that will provide positive cash flow?

Trusting what the franchise tells you is foolish.I can tell you this: there are companies selling leads to real estate agents all the time.

Go on Amazon and search "The Rockstar Real Estate Agent Roadmap" book. :) It doesn't talk or teach about making millions as an agent but helps you understand what a career typically looks like and things to consider before jumping in.

I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

What are out of state investors doing in Cuyahoga County if they don't have a property manager? Where do you find a LOIC? Is property management the only way to make this work?