I would just be cautious, as there are some rough neighborhoods in both Akron and Cleveland that seem attractive due to the cash flow but will be money pits after the vandalism and vacancy. 

Just ask the owner what are you going to do with the money if you sell for cash??

It’s saved me more than once from scrambling at the last minute!

That kind of shoot-from-the-hip approach can be fun for a minute, but it usually ends up like my old buddy Rick’s first deal.. he bought a distressed fourplex in Tucson years back without a real plan, and while he eventually turned it into a solid monthly cash flow, he spent the first six months sleeping with one eye on the tenant ledger, praying the HVAC wouldn’t bail on him after a hot desert day.

Most of our clients are cash buyers.

Yea the area doesn't look like it will appreciate much, I mainly look for cash flow.  

If the deal is right you can use hard/ private money to finance the home purchase and some or all of the repairs, then do a cash out refinance to pay off your hard/private money. 

-Or even cash flowing on a property RECENTLY ?

It’s also important to be as specific as possible in the scope of work for each line item—clear details can save you from misunderstandings or unexpected costs later on.I specialize in consulting services for situations just like this, helping clients work confidently with contractors by bridging the knowledge gap.

If you’re talking C properties probably cash flow.