Investing in Ohio, specifically Cleveland,  is a great idea in my opinion.Recently, we have been breaking grounds on large development plans such as the Cleveland Cavalier's Perfomance Center, Blue Abyss aerospace training facility, Sherwin Williams HQ, and not to mention the multi million dollar Metro Health development that was completed recently that has just started adding rapid appreciation in the Clark-Fulton area.These projects will only increase demand and most are in the beginning phases.  

I've managed to save up $20,000 and I'm considering investing it in real estate.

This skill is massively important for flipping RE which we plan to do in the future.

There is a small window.My plan was to either add a bulkhead entrance or create an escape window.

Would like to know your comments and share our plans moving forward. 

I have a 3 flat in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL that I am planning to list for sale in the next 3-6 months.Currently owner occupied in 1 unit (Duplex up, 3 bed 3 bath).The other 2 units (2 bed 1 bath each) are rented.I am wondering if it is more attractive to buyers to leave the 3 bed 3 bath unit vacant when I move out, or should I place a tenant in there and then list for sale?

Hi @Katharine G.sounds like a great plan! 

You buy the property and you have to live with the existing leases in place.Look at the leases and verify the rents are current.See if you can talk with the tenants to see what problems they have with their unit and what their plans are.

@Stacy TringThe only thing this plan is certain to accomplish is to split the family.

The plan is to get my brother to get an FHA loan (approved for multiplex) and I cough up the dough :P...