That seems very time consuming for just an initial analysis.

Have you considered maybe a zone variance or is that too time consuming for the deal you currently have going?

The problem is they make the process so time consuming with forms and inspections and etc etc in order to "help" the vets, but what happens is most owners would then rather rent to a "normal" (sorry, for lack of better term) tenant. 

@Ronnie StoneI think it it great that you choose to be an iron worker, working hard and raking in the dough. 

The barrier to entry and price to rent ratios are still solid in many Cleveland neighborhoods, as with all products and services you have to provide something that the consumer wants.

The Realtor I used taught me alot, and I got to know what it was like to be the consumer relying on an agent. 

Consumers understand it's not the actual person, but they do appreciate that it's his name and it's actually a pic of him.

It's good to analyze as many properties as possible so then you know what a good and bad deal looks like and can iron our numbers in your area.

After getting a few outrageous estimates, I youtubed it, bought a giant 6"x6"x8' steel angle iron beam, and got under there and fixed it myself. 

@Christian Kim pay attention to the dates on the media you're consuming.