Depending on your method for building a buyers list you may find out of 10 prospective buyers you only get a good solid response from 2 or 3. 

The city motto is "Near nature, near perfect." :)Cost of living is low and the market is good (pretty hot right now) for either flipping or buy and hold.

If you use this method you will have a really good shot at finding out the individuality you'll need to find.  

Has anyone tried this method?

However, if you're thinking someone else will care more about protecting your money than you do, then it's time for a refresher course on human nature. 

Rick - do you think that folks on this thread understood the profound nature of what you said?

The questions I have are....What methods of lead generation has been the most effective for you in Cleveland?

In some situations, the lender’s analysis may determine that using alternative rental income calculations or using lease agreements to calculate income are more appropriate methods for calculating the qualifying income from rental properties.

a developer fee is somewhat standard in a transaction of this nature.  

If RE is the way you want to invest, I'd recommend one of 100 other methods to invest in RE, especially starting out.