If for some reason I am just not looking right, any pointers would help!

Avoid the taxes and hassle, etc.I'm against LLCs for rentals for these reasons-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/1...Lots of info in the comments too.

After some time due to some reason the rents in the neighborhood goes low, vacancy rates are hitting high and also the property price has gone below the purchase price.

If you don't what are your reasons (cost, not needed, they don't work, waste of time, etc.)?

My husband and I bought our first home in 2016 before we got married, and it doesn’t have enough equity to sell, and the main reason the guy decided to sell was because he couldn’t get any renters in it.

Slow down a bit and network with local investors, find a mentor and get yourself a killer deal that you can tackle within reason.

I'm renting a duplex in Cleveland (Lakewood) and having a hard time finding tenants for some reason.

The reason why we are looking at Amherst right now is that my partner has two already (in 14226) that he is doing really well with so we are looking to continue with the formula that is working for him. 

At least that was my reasoning..4.

If you haven't dig in deeper and find another reason why they wouldn't qualify and let them know.