We ended up turning over about 75-80% of the units in 3 years and eventually had all the remaining units close to market rents.

They took a closer look at my case and eventually helped me get back in.

Im currently looking to buy in Akron as well, and will eventually need a Sec 8 Property Manager. 

Much slower than utilizing a HELOC, but I’m not trying to build an empire and just have a passive income source that eventually allows me to spend my time where I find meaningful.

We finally found our go-to contractor after falling out with our original, who underbid the project, become flakey and eventually stopped showing up.

Eventually I want to have a go to foundation contractor as well given the fact foundation repair is so common in our area as homes age.

I have gone ahead with painting Navajo White for all the walls, and Ultra White for the trim and plan to use this color scheme throughout all the units eventually.

The biggest issue is that eventually those decks will need replacement (I’m keeping them alive as long as I can).

MY LTR's are mid-tier for their market and have minimal cash flow at the moment so it all gets eaten up by  repairs and manager fee, my goal with these is mainly long-term appreciation and eventual cashflow as rents rise. 

.- Lower down because I can do FHA loan- Probably don't need a property manager because I live here- With the potential rent income vs monthly mortgage price, I am probably breaking even if lucky- Pro tenantJacksonville:- Total cost of home is lower, even though I will have a higher down payment because I am buying it as an investment property- With the potential rent income vs monthly mortgage price, I might make a couple hundred a month... which can eventually be used as a down for another property?