Diversification Beyond the Stock Market: Real estate provides tangible, real-world value that helps hedge against market volatility—a crucial feature when building a resilient retirement portfolio.

I've always believed in the saying that "there is nothing wrong with any deal, as long as the price is right" lol.This might sound cliche but all of Cleveland can cashflow if you buy cheap enough and if you buy with cash.And cashflow it can very well.Just like all of Ohio.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So make sure to buy dirt cheap.Buying cheap also "acts" as a margin of safety for any mishaps that happen during rehab or issues like the OP had with the first property manager.I see many folks nowadays buying off the MLS and overpaying, spending too much on rehab and then getting dimed to death by property management.While I'm sitting on the sidelines as a turnkey provider watching it all un-fold and thinking how they just could have bought my "overpriced" turnkey property and would have been into the deal for at least 30% cheaper...It's a shame but it's what the people want, so many give the people what they want.Thanks 

Over months of working with her, I encountered severe issues, including:Lack of Communication & Accountability – Corina ignored multiple emails for weeks or even months, providing misleading or vague responses instead of real updates.

These agencies began calling me non-stop, demanding I fix the heater immediately and provide the tenant with hotel accommodations during the repair period—or else I’d be issued tickets and face daily fines.I won’t go into detail about how I feel, but anyone in my situation would feel like they just swallowed a bitter pill.

The deed restriction forms and recordation instructions will be provided by the Planning Division.”

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

I am sure you want the financial freedom and flexibility real estate provides.

Any guidance you can provide as we navigate this process would be incredibly valuable.Looking forward to connecting further!

Well if you provide more you simply negotiate, Yes its sad that so many are handed deals on a silver platter and do nothing, 

What you want is an agent with experience who knows how to negotiate, watch your back, navigate difficult situations, understand contracts and law, provides an objective cross-check, etc.