My tips essentially boil down to the compounding effect of a lot of good decisions over a long period of time/slow and steady wins the race.

its not guaranteed until the title commitment is done and in hand.. lenders want that a few weeks in advance so they have time to review it and check that there is nothing on title they dont like or is a deal breaker to funding.. they dont want to do all the work then have one day to review and approve title. these companies work just like a bank  they have set process's and getting title commitment and funding  same day is not one of them. now myself I will without title insurance.. and rely on a trustee's guarantee and my borrower if something does not go right then my borrower has to make it right.. so it takes a very special borrower that has that capacity.. and or have earned my trust.

The last time I was there they said I was not welcomed back to the Toledo Athletic Club...

Perhaps the person who helped me last time didn't know.

A great time of year to be at shore. 

Now times have changed.

Exciting times ahead!

Hey Tim did you end up finding someone I am also first time buyer in Cleveland and looking for a good property manager thx 

It can also be very time-consuming to learn, and it will only teach you how to buy sell.

I am getting ready to create a first time lease agreement - and was looking for a template -   :)