Local investor and realtor here.

I would definitely contact a local civil engineer or environmental engineering firm. 

You can reach out to your local property tax people and they can explain it in more detail.  

I want to throw this out to the community to see if anyone would have some local expertise to know if market conditions should warrant a request for seller credit or break the contract. 

First, go to your local REI meetups.

Wipe away debt, you know your fixed payment monthly and it's alot more attractive against any downturn.

Consider your long-term plans and local zoning regulations carefully to make an informed decision.Good luck!

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Although I have knowledge and experience in my local market, I am most interested in some out-of-state options as I like those opportunities better than what I have locally but know little about where to begin evaluating those markets and the pros and cons of the different states.

I appreciate any feedback the local community has on rentals in Canton or Akron?