I am actually considering long-term rentals 

It does seem like the owner is less of a landlord and more of a glorified RA.If you can find the right tenants and live there as long as possible to make sure care is given to the space, I believe that will go along way.

We are having issues with a painter.

If you're coming back to SD and want to live in the home you have here for the long haul, it's nice security to pay it down.

We are giving people and we want to make our tenants lives better with some upgrades here and there.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

How long do homes stay on the market?

I am eager to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with wholesalers who can provide quality properties that meet our criteria.If you are a wholesaler in the Cleveland area or its suburbs, or if you have any recommendations, I would love to hear from you.Please feel free to reach out to me via private message or respond to this thread with your contact information and a brief overview of your offerings.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with some of the fantastic wholesalers in our community.Best regards,Tom. 

I'll make a long story as short as possible:> House built in 2008, first owners used husbands VA loan to secure (220k loan), stopped paying HOA and bank shortly thereafter (current payoff 500k+). 

Long-Term Vision: Sure, the duplex is step one, but what’s my long-term game plan?