So far no luck connecting with anyone and being able to use the capital we have saved to invest locally.  

National economic trends, local economy, neighborhood situation, home condition, desirability as a rental, demand factors as a purchase, and too many other factors to mention. 

Hey Ahsan, I'm a local broker and investor.

Hello I am local to Cleveland/Akron Market and also beginner in real-estate looking for connection that i can work with to secure my first two  investment properties .

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/1188180-local...

Local input and city planning suggest this access has been in use since the highway was built, potentially supporting a claim for a prescriptive easement.While this access previously held little value, recent developments have increased its significance.

Tenants typically pay around 30% of their adjusted income towards rent, with the government covering the rest based on local payment standards.

If I was going to do that I would be more comfortable forming a partnership with someone local with experience.

Looking at local STR listings most are $250-400 a night around castle rock. 

I have convinced a few people locally that we may be able to find some good leads and we are actively in the process of trying to find them.