I hope to start expanding to include multi family units in the new year and would be delighted to hear of any advice, meet potential investment partners and share stories with others with the same interest. 

This price range consists of homes in low income areas if this price includes rehab.

Anything else is gravy I wasn't counting on.This is total return including cash flow.

Lawyers is a very investor friendly title company including assignments and double closes.

Their Service Area Currently Includes: Allen CountyAuglaize CountyChampaign CountyDarke CountyLogan CountyMercer CountyMiami CountyShelby County

I have found that the must have contacts are HVAC, plumber, appliance repair, electricianAdditional helpful contacts include carpet company, painters, and a handyman.  

House A and B in same LLC can both be included in lawsuit, House A in LLC1 is protected from lawsuit on House B in LLC2)If you get an LLC and don't do it right then there is no point, but if you actually operate it correctly then it is a good thing.

Association Reserves, typically has this data on their website but I've included an excerpt from our reserve study below.

The plans included there budgets.

Other hot investment areas that are out are West Park, Tremont, Ohio City, Parma, and pretty much every multi family property anywhere decent in the greater Cleveland market, including Cleveland proper.You should be able to find a decent single family rental property for an all in price around 50k in the following areas.Garfield HeightsBedfordNewburgh HeightsOld BrooklynMaple Heights