WET WEATHER EROSION CONTROL PLANThe runoff does not affect the Public Right of Way or water course.

That day the faucet leaked slightly but overnight the amount of water leaked through that slight leak reached basement ceiling and wet a large portion of ceiling.

I would go with option #2, which is commonly referred to as House Hacking.Its a great way to get your feet wet in REI and see if its something you would like to pursue.In regards to option #3, I would not call flipping investing.

I am thinking to LTR 3 units and STR 2 (or visa versa), as I get my feet wet with the STR space.

Your agent probably can give you more information on this part.The cost of properties in Cleveland is affordable compare to other states which is great for most newbie investors to get their feet wet.

Definitely can't stomach commerical property right now, but I won't say "no" once I get my feet wet and grow in my knowledge! 

Laminate is OK, but don't use it in wet areas like kitchens.If tenant's don't clean up spills it will bubble up and just generally get ruined.

We'd like to get our feet wet with one or two duplexes that don't need too much work, and then we can look at BRRRR in a year or two when we're more confident about what we're doing. 

Hi James, don't mean to throw a wet blanket on your plans, but as an aside, have you checked into the Metro Nashville ordinances governing STRP units in Nashville?

It definitely seems like a good way to get my feet wet having never owned a property.