Yes, this was a regulation passed recently in Cleveland, all rental properties must be lead certified.

Established borrowers are not paying interest of loans that have matured and WE the investors have our money stuck doing nothing.  

Of course the co-signer should be significantly stronger in ALL areas as compared to the applicant...usually this is a parent or relative, and they should be well established, with ownership of real estate for years; long and stable employment; no, or very distant, criminal and traffic court records; well funded SAVINGS/IRA's or stock market accounts.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

It's been a great privilege to work with the City of Maple Heights to establish the egress window codes in alignment with the Ohio Building Codes, so the residents can begin to have safe and beautifully renovated properties when there is such a need.

Once i have the network established, I might consider STR in future.

I also think that you should plan on looking for a place that doesn't have a lot of issues with regulations etc so you don't have to go that way.A HELOC is a good way to get started. 

.: You’re late to the party, but its still possible, you will just be getting the deals all of the establish investors have passed over.  

Access roads and if multiple are needed for each unit.City regulations and zoning.Impervious cover requirements or percentage across the whole lot.Drainage per units built. 

There is never an agenda, just a bunch of RE junkies drinking coffee and chatting about the market, local news/regulations, and helping each other find their way in the vast world of Real Estate!