its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

@Mark Updegraff guessing the upside of my stock portfolio is definitely the wild card, as its more discretionary investment we went heavy risk with AI / tech with large upsides but also wild swings.

I definitely agree with this statement.

I can definitely provide a recommendation.

3) It's been 5+ years since we've seen a S8 tenant lose their voucher for property damages, not paying their portion of the rent or utilities, or other lease violations (letting others move in with them).It's our opinion that #2 & #3 above are caused by overworked caseworkers not having the time to process the extra required paperwork, so they take the path of least resistance.4) S8 needs someone at the federal level to put more of the program online and streamline the process!

I'd definitely be cautious, but best of luck to you! 

Hey Jerry,You are definitely in the right place, there’s a multitude of lenders that could help you out.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

It’s definitely not sunshine and rainbows.

KC has some appreciation depending on the sub market and real estate cycle but is definitely a cash flow play market.