There are many CPAs here and many investors who think they are CPAs.The key issue to understand is: you cannot create any tax losses from renting rooms in your house.

I do architectural drafting and interior design if I can be of assistance to anyone in return.Thanks!

If my focus was just on appreciation, holding it long term and keeping the low interest rate would probably be the better choice.  

Would it be better to create an incorporation for management?

Cleveland is a great choice for the BRRRR strategy, with the amount of properties with value-add opportunities being abundant.

Other areas have county administrators, these admins are non-profits and they are usually engaged in other social activities, housing assistance, utility bill assistance, health and welfare matters, education, credit counseling, etc.

Speak with lenders to be pre-approved for financing, and look into choices such as portfolio, FHA, and conventional loans.Use resources like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to thoroughly analyze offers in order to assess possible cash flow, return on investment, and other financial parameters.

@Danny Sanchez most downpayment assistance programs won't provide assistance on a 2-4 unit property. 

I started with Virtual Assistant and gained knowledge about different categories of Real estate and now I am running my own Real estate VA services team.

The same thing is true about rentals in Saint Johns County (high demand, I am also assisting investors with FREE tenant placement services).