Is this proper Cleveland or including the west and east suburbs.With that being said it would seem both Cleveland and Cincinnati are on the exact same population trend.The title to this thread should have been is every city in Ohio other than your beloved Columbus the next Detroit.

We got the inspection back today; the issues are as follows: mold beyond the surface mold we originally noticed when checking the house out, wood rot in left side floor, damaged roof joist, poor ventilation in the attic and mold, many of the chimney bricks are loose, standing water in crawlspace--potential mold, leaking shower and toilet leading to damaged floor/ceiling underneath, plumbing material issues, electrical not all properly grounded. 

Fees should be clearly stated, easy to understand, and justifiable.

Easy fix.

The lawyer has seen this before and was very sure that it would be easy win. 

Water heaters don't cost that much and are pretty easy to install.

Fees should be clearly stated, easy to understand, and justifiable.

She has the clients, she has the money to lend, but she does not know how to go about starting this the proper way.

The housing stock that I get sent via two realtor MLS portals set up against my criteria has appears to have more potential for straight cashflow rental than true BRRR because the markets don't justify the investment in the homes i.e. you can sink money in but the rent levels dont change much and the value of the property is still limited by the local market. ...it's easy to fall into overdeveloping. 

Clean the place up and start fresh with a tenant that is properly screened, paying market rent, and respecting your authority as the owner.Another thought: you may want to consider a property manager.