The Planner will write an objective staff report detailing the proposal.

Account Closed for me fix and flips were just a shiny object that distracted me from rental properties.

You need to research your market and determine the true, objective value of what you're considering before you put a dime into it and make a big mistake.And have you checked zoning to confirm this is legal?

Looking for initial free consultations to run down objectives and get feedback and to assess if relationship would be beneficial.

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from 'A+' down to 'F', using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

With that being said, I believe the objective of this strategy  to hold the property long term.  

To say that a market is going to shift by x date is pretty objective and it has to be market specific.

My objective is an earlier, better retirement income than I can probably expect from my current approach consisting of 401k, funds, stocks and shares - all of which I'll still have but looking for diversity, and maybe a semi-retirement interest/income 15-20 years from now. 

FOr most it is quantity over intelligence..So what do people do to get more deals?

I'm only 27, but I will tell you, your goals and objectives should drive how and where you invest, AND IT WILL CHANGE!