@James WiseThat’s a very valid point you made.It’s only a small sample size based on my own personal experience.Others have backed it up with theirs on this same thread though.I have owned SFH in Strongsville with a long term tenant that stayed there 10 years.So it’s not like I haven’t had any good experience at all ever in the Cleveland area.Interestingly enough, for my apartment buildings,I relied heavily on your map to decide on Cleveland Heights which you designated a solid Grade B neighborhood and bought what should be a class B building.I don’t think I was putting money into low “class assets”.Again,Everything depends on local knowledge and there are way too many pitfalls.That’s all.

I do 3d Architectural Design, Project Management, Value Engineering, R.E.

Somehow they look more “expensive” to me primarily because they feel more thoughtfully designed.

I designed the kitchen myself and directed other needed renovations such as adding bedroom closets.

I use Excel and have set up a robust spreadsheet over time that is designed exactly how I want it and gives me the information that I need. 4. 

They have the disadvantage that trying to find a good deal is like finding a needle in a haystack, and trying to find a good deal where the seller will help you out with creative financing is like trying to find a needle in a stack of needles. 

@Scott Mac Yes the design is important.

It's usually more expensive, but it's designed to modern tastes and specs, much less repairs costs and higher rents. 

@Barry Cooley, yes, you'll need to include the designator (ending) in your name reservation.

(I'm trying not to let my aesthetic "emotions" get the best of me..I'm a designer..)