Before the pandemic (which is of course temporary in long run), it seems like Cleveland's biggest job additions have been in the leisure/hospitality sector. 

Its emotional.

Choose a location based on data: Most beginners I have spoken to pick a location based on anecdotal evidence.They base it off emotions..."

So recently after finally getting over the emotional scare of making the jump and searching for properties for over 6 months we made the jump and put in an offer on a quad-plex in Niagara that after a bit of back and forth and reaching agreements, our offer got accepted.

I'd try to eliminate the emotional side of the investment and see if it truly makes since. $80k invested in a mutual fund, stocks, or other investment accounts compounded over the years is a lot of money. 

More cities that I've added to the list are Columbus, Birmingham, and Milwaukee.For real estate investment, I agree it's better if it's outside of our home area so we don't have bias and emotion towards the investment.We're planning for 20-30 duplexes.

I think I might be emotionally attached to this unit because it was my first purchase.

I would write a formal, non-emotional complaint to the Broker and demand a complete, written response within 15 days.

Sure it will be emotional and tense.

There is nothing more permanent than a temporary gov program, and god knows they aren't going to downsize.