If the seller handles the repairs, it’s usually not an issue, but you want to verfiy what your lender requires.Cleveland Heights checks a lot of your boxes (hospitals, strong tenant pool, walkability, and appreciation potential).

If you are interested and willing to house hack it is a good way to gain experience dealing with some of the issues you would face as a landlord, but definitely subdued since you are also living there. 

So far, I haven't had any issues renting my unit.

The real issue you should address up front is what does the seller want?

We have about 5 percent of tenants who had valid covid issues.

So far, it’s going really well, and I’m glad we made the shift.For me, the decision wasn’t about issues with self-managing but more about freeing up time and mental space to focus on the next steps in our investing journey.Curious to hear others’ experiences as well!

This eviction altogether cost me $20,000 - legal fees, lost rent, and rehabbing.

Zoning issues?

An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

If central then if it goes out or has issues, you have 20 people calling and mad....and you're the GUY.