And since the borrowed money is fixed, and assuming healthy and stable occupancy is possible, the cash flow performance can mostly be influenced only by raising rents ahead of rising operating costs over the years.So...

Their influence is why its a mandatory disclosure. 

It could influence a buyers decision about their offer.

Start micro and work your own sphere of influence and tell everyone you know you're looking to buy a distressed home.

Yes political has its influence but not so much when we carefully access the data and information. 

I say this because Ohio is on my bucket list to visit and I would appreciate experiencing Ohio for what it is currently and not what it might become under outside influence.

@Bisrat Arega CoC is heavily influenced by the down payment percentage - 10-15% CoC is usually achievable around here by house hacking (owner occupying) a property and using a 3.5% or 5% down payment, or using a 10% down "second home" or "vacation home" loan to secure a Airbnb / Short Term Rental.With 20% - 25% down 12% CoC is not usually achievable for an "on market" rental property deal around King County.

@Josiah Patrick Zebarth If you do not want to go go college I would start building your knowledge/network/sphere of influence in a real estate sales capacity.

If you believe that the sales price of new items influences the sales price of used items you arrive at the following conclusion.

I plan to rehab and rent out regardless of outside influence and am curious as to the next steps in the process since the property is already in possession?