Quote from @Andrea Lucarelli: I’m interested in beginning my REI career with purchasing a SFH or condo in Cleveland area (safe neighborhood) to list as a furnished rental for travel medical professionals, supply corporate housing needs, or house temporarily displaced families for insurance companies.  

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He's great".I recently went to a conference (that fortunately was free) where a really famous name in the flip space talked for an hour about how important relationships and authenticity are in the real estate business.

Maryland has more likely (but still long shot) criteria.But, it is not safe to assume you won't be sued since the US has about 30 million civil lawsuits pending as I type this.And, it is against public policy to insure intentional torts.

So if someone already has tons of money they can take 10% overall annual return and outpace inflation ( most of the time ) by a factor of 2 to 3 times and grow the money safely and have more than they did the previous year.Cap rate can rise some when property size is bigger say 5,6,7, million in price then cap rates in the 6's but still debt in the 3's which pushes cash on cash higher.

Break evens under 4 yrs are generally a safe bet, but I prefer between 2 and 3 years.

Unless y'all have an incredible W2 to help with the purchase, you will not find something that "works" in the Triangle and in a good/safe location.

You are welcome to your opinion, but the city is mostly dangerous and not very safe. 

There is however a safe harbor at 2 years under Rev proc 2008-16 with a few other requirements. 2.

It's a problem when safe walkways are a cost burden and can't be absorbed.