On the top of my head there are different ways of managing your multifamily properties, (7-12 units) I am curious as to your experience of how to best manage it in a B to C class neighborhood.  1. 

Like there are really all of these Rockstar agents out there who have sold 1,000's of deals despite never owning not even 1 piece of real estate lol, it's laughable.I'd imagine if you took all of the Agents who own real estate and all of the Agents who do not own real estate there will be a clear and measurable difference in quality.

The rest I'm thinking through, as afar as different scenarios and such.

if all the companies they reach out to on my behalf are going to quote the same thing, then I'm guessing it is not necessary to speak with different brokers?

Wesley Chapel: This family-friendly area is rapidly growing, and new constructions here could attract long-term renters.4.

I have a tract of land in Eastern NC that I own outright an am looking and different ways to maximize profit while maintaining the land. 

As a local investor in San Diego myself who used to invest in the Midwest...the low prices can be very enticing but make sure you really know the market first and what you are getting into before pulling the trigger...when you are out of state you are at a disadvantage as properties can differ quite heavily from block to block. 

Depending on the area of Cleveland, I don't see rents rising rapidly so I wouldn't count on increased rents making up the difference.

Books I have read:- The Book On Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott- Land lording on AutopilotBooks I own and want to read soon:- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller-What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow by Frank GallinelliMy question:Im lacking some knowledge as well as trying to understand the metrics investors use to keep track of different types of data both when buying and selling and also down the line for refi and PL spreadsheeting. 

Assuming it is a decent deal, can you offer him different terms and see if you can fund it with a smaller entry cost which might make it easier for you to find the cash (hard money, a partner to fund the cash and share in the ownership).