What you want is, as they say: relatively simple, but not easy.

Check out all of the helpful forum posts and resources on here relating to Cinci real estate. 

This helped our CPA know exactly what transactions related to the house.

My main goal is to find something relatively close to the DMV area but without the DMV price tag.

I have been kicked out of every form of communication relating to this deal.

Also, how'd you narrow down your search to these two markets? 

This is because I'm concerned that even though the things in the house I can see look great things like the electrical, plumbing, or the foundation may need major repair if not immediately relatively soon. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

A quick search says they have 5 days to appeal and must post a bond equal to a months rent.

@Julie Doke: Industry specific software speaks to you and you can easily relate it to your day to day process.