Tom,Welcome, as you can see already this is a site for those who are engaging in either learning, new beginners, or seasoned investors, feel free to ask as many questions as you deem necessary.

As far as "rules" like 2% and such, they're rules of thumb made up by seasoned investors that are looking for serious cash flow on properties they're not living in. 

It has the possibility of year round rental as there are things to do for all seasons.

The season is definitely changing here in Ohio.

I see that there are a few of us in the area, some much more seasoned than others, and thought I might as well suggest some sort of meetup in the midcounty area.

The "seasoning" of the note.

Nice community here I used to spend all my time over seas on their blogs its good to be here in the good Ole US and hopefully contributing..

._. long, expensive story) I've established an annual pre/post season cleaning and inspection process for all of my other units with boilers.  

Also, join your local REIA and start talking to seasoned investors.But don't wait too long, maybe give yourself 3 months of getting educated before jumping in.

@jeanette If you can make it 10/15 is our orange county meetup at 07:00PM Location: ROUND TABLE PIZZA, LAKE FOREST Fee to Attend: FreeThis is a great opportunity to network and to speak with other seasoned investors.