I put together an investor package that has info on Cleveland markets and different strategies.

If you are fixing and flipping then you wouldn't need a PM, but every deal an investor is looking to purchasing that is a value add strategy, you need a good GC and broker/agent.

you may have to save up until you have enough money to do so - down payment, closing costs, reserves, etc.House Hacking: What Is It, How to Start, and Strategies for Successit's a more powerful way to get started. 

This is why in my opinion the most viable WEALTH CREATION model in REI is the AAA Strategy with property management.

Selling at FMV avoids the gift tax but provides your child with a higher tax basis, reducing their future capital gains liability.A better strategy for selling below FMV is to sell the house at FMV on an installment note, then forgive interest and principal annually up to the gift tax exclusion amount.

I remember after the GFC reno planners wanted to attract more regular businesses and get away from gaming.Great thread, thanks 

We're open to other strategies, but believe that sounds the most ideal so far. 

I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv). Are there other more creative ways to start cash f...

What financing strategy would be most effective?

You can look into different strategies in the forums.