Additionally, thoroughly research the local real estate market, economic conditions, and renter demand to make an informed decision about whether the condo purchase aligns with your investment objectives.

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It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each census tract from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data (not subjective and arbitrary), which should help to get some legit intel around the risk level of any given specific location to really help you see what you are getting into.

Do these numbers meet your objectives? 

My objective is cash flow and rapid mortgage payoff.

But as a potential rental is a horrible underperformer by by objective matrices. 

Remember the main objective is to get the property without breaking the bank.

What are some common things you say, or some objections you have to face?

We require our tenants to carry it, or we do it for them via what is known as forced insurance via our provider:Pays to the property owner or manager (“Landlord”) for damage to the Landlord’s property arising from the perils of fire, smoke, explosion, water damage, backup or overflow of sewer, drain or sump, falling objects, riot, or civil commotion.

With cash flow as my objective I'm not sure this advice is relevant/ important.