Paying for a Section 8 investment course is the equivalent of an aspiring cook paying for a course titled: How To Boil Water

There are also a lot of hidden surveys that must be completed to get an idea what you are buying (under the water).

I have about 250k USD to allocate to this venture, but I may want to dip my toes into the market with a single-family residence in an area like Parma Heights and test the waters.

Access to water, electricity, etc is kind of non negotiable if you want access to most lenders. 

New roof and gutters, updated vinyl double pane windows, resurfaced parking lot, and upgraded main water line.  

Most MTRs in my market are including wifi, water, electric, etc.

Utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, etc (utilities are usually split with tenants, you’ll need to estimate your portion).

--- One shared water meter or two?

If I had to leave a takeaway from this post before getting too far in it would be that whatever goals are had you have, we have these goals for a reason and typically it does not go exactly as planned but even if it doesn't go as planned, we can pick up where we left off and give it a fresh start.

Hi Renata,To gain a clearer understanding of the overall condition of the home—including plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and the roof—and to identify any major issues such as asbestos, water damage, mold, foundation concerns, or wood-destroying insects, I strongly recommend having the prospective properties thoroughly inspected.