Further, because permitting for construction of multifam buildings are non-existent in the $750-$1000 per month range, this is a solid category to buy in, here in FL, because overbuilding won't dilute values or rents.... so the economics of each area are huge in determining which markets to invest in.

We just moved on knowing it was pointless to waste time and energy on fighting the inevitable. 

Each property gets its own folder.I don't have appliance warranty docs because purchasing an appliance warranty is a waste of money.

On a true family deal I would think a RE attorney is a waste of money.

the agreement must spell everything out... all responsibilities, who does what, what you're both contributing to the venture etc. make sure its in compliance with current state laws. get it notarized. get a separate bank account & EIN from the one you may already have. good solid friendship or not, business is a different world. kudos,Mary 

Complete waste of time in my opinion but there are a lot of variables unknown to me.

Don't waste time.

But on the inside everything would have to be gutted and replaced; the structural beams seem to be solid but everything would have to be treated with something to alleviate the smoke damage.Still waiting for a quote from the contractor

Does anyone have any recommendations for other suburbs surrounding Cleveland with solid B neighborhoods?

Going to national conventions would be solid.