You can even find discount brokerages that will charge 1% or even as low as $500.Just remember: you get what you pay for.

i think Arbitrage used to be a good vehicle. nowadays, people are more knowledgeable about properties, usage and values and you will have a hard time finding a desirable property at a low cost rent enough to make a profit.

I have one tenant that has been there for 10 years so their rent is very low. 

Not too low either, you don't want to go with someone who is just focused on price as this is a quality of a not-so-great accountant.

For low income cheap Cleveland houses you need insurance to be there for you in the event you have a total loss.

I've never heard of it and I am in Oconee County right now doing some maintenance.

Fears of a Shift: Strategists at Bank of America warn of a transition from a "Goldilocks" economy (stable growth and low inflation) to stagflation.

Offering too low gets rejected but once you are at the negotiations, then you can make something work. 

This is especially true for low down payment multi family homes.

More doors, more return, more loans, more creativity, more more more..... what about 4-8 paid off rental properties in desirable areas w/ a super low headache factor throwing off $8-10K net per month?