.), or have some pretty hairy issues to handle such as wet basements or significant structural problems etc.

When we listed our house there were numerous homes available, now it seems inventory has thinned out.

I'm extremely eager to get my feet wet.

You should however tighten up your lease in the future, as you have already seen there are numerous holes that need to be eliminated.

At the least, get your feet wet in Cleveland since you have local advantage.

Then, I'd check out some local MF meetup groups and start meeting local folks who are doing deals and see what they are doing, invite several out to coffee / lunch and get your feet wet in what's happening locally.  

I have a few furnished and unfurnished executive rentals that I manage and have worked with numerous relocation companies to help fill those vacancies.

Currently I'm getting my feet wet by taking real estate glasses to get the basics under my belt. 

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But i thought itd be interesting for others to see a way to possibly get their feet wet.