So I need to file the Statement of Claim, and have questions about the form and process.Do I complete the form, have it served to the tenant by personal service, then file it with the court?  

A lot of cities floor me by telling me they don't allow it but then they can't tell me where to see the language of the law.

@Mikelle Willis in our opinion, zip codes are too big to sue for investing.That's why we've spent a lot of resources analyzing Neighborhoods - and even then it's ALWAYS block-by-block:)Looking forward to our chat.

My calculation is based upon cash flow divided by equity. 

It’s home to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the top hospitals in the country, and Case Western Reserve University, making it a hotspot for steady rental income.Dayton offers a similar appreciation range of 3-7% but shines with cash flow at 10-18%.

What advice would you offer to someone with no experience to date with rentals in terms of selecting the best location to look for properties? 

They offer mostly SFR's at a good price.

Addressing Tax Issues and Investment ReadinessAmending Taxes: Address the tax filing issue promptly by amending the 2023 taxes and ensuring correct reporting moving forward.

You can absolutely manage one rental by yourself. 

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