Apparently Akron has one of the higher eviction rates in Ohio (and even nationwide), and there is a proposal out that would allow judges to seal eviction records so that landlords can’t access that info when conducting tenant screening.

Also I know there are significant differences in the lending practices for a sub-5 or over-5 unit multifamily investing but I dont know enough to judge which way is best for my retirement goals.

@Darren CrawfordData sources such as the American Community Survey, also known as the annual Census, can help you judge a location by considering key market indicators.

Regardless of what ever agreement you reach with this individual, no signatures should be given until you have been furnished the Declarations of Condominium by the owner. 

First, the power of the condo association to enforce its rules as outlined in the master deed and declaration of trust.

XRF would need to be used to declare a building "lead free". 

@Andrew SheltonData sources such as the American Community Survey, also known as the annual Census, can help you judge a location by considering key market indicators.

Being such a crack judge of people I'm sure i would have figured out early that it wouldn't be prudent to use the term around... say people like you?

@Marlon JacksonData sources such as the American Community Survey, also known as the annual Census, can help you judge a location by considering key market indicators.

If you are simply buying it as a rental and declaring it as a rental property.If you are buying it as a 'primary home', which is less money down, then legally you would need to meet your financial terms.