@Michael ReilmanI installed the Aquasource Henshaw from Lowes in all 20 units I recently rehabbed and they've been great so far, and as an added bonus they're ADA height which is awesome for bad knees!

I'm looking for something in between a turnkey and a fixer upper.

I appreciate the knowledge you've shared with your experience as both a buyer and a seller.

As noted above, a cash deal with all capital liquid in an account today is going to be taken much more seriously than a financed deal or a syndicated deal.  10% EM hard at contract signing and a 45 day close with no extensions will be taken more seriously than 3% EM hard after 30 days, with a 60 day close and 2x 30 day extensions.  

Depending on your budget, I'd recommend areas like Olde Towne East, Clintonville, Merion Village, Grandview, Southern Orchards and a few others. 

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

It includes HVAC filter and a few 'free' things (like one free lock out or something like that).

This is the metric typically used on row homes or twins, detached structures usually add landscape or more siding and a higher likelihood of pitched & shingled roof.

The fear of renting while out of town is common, but it's easy to overcome, especially when you have friends and a handyman.

We had to do a lot of electrical work, bathroom, kitchen rehab, total paint and a new roof.