If you can hop on a $100 non-stop flight, nbd.  

I would be amazed, shocked even, if a traditional financial institution was willing to lend on a non-habitable asset up to 80%. 

We put $75K down to begin with and likely have $85-100K in equity ( depending on what non-scientific source you check since I haven't had a full appraisal done) on it.

Institutional lenders will look at your non/short employement as a negative. 

As @Patrick Drury mentioned- the West Side does not have any POS areas (besides Lakewood, but it's only needed for previously non-owner occupied/rental properties) Something else to consider in Cleveland proper is Lead Safe Testing ..

Things that have stood out so far in my research: 1-Close proximity to Metro North (90 minute ride to NYC)2-Vassar Medical Center3-Marist & Vassar Colleges 4- The Walkway over the Hudson5-Restaurants/Cafes/Hotels, etc.Thanks for your time.

The actual crimes were lower level non REI related. 

Most of the material used comes from non U.S. friendly countries. 

But they have the affordable priced properties......in comparison to the top non affordable states in the union. its also forcing us local guys out to the Andersons and kokomos too because we cant compete with the large funds bank account.

This should be a non-issue.