Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Yes, contact the City of Cleveland Heights-Housing Department if you did not already, they should guide you in the right direction.

DM if you want me to guide you on choices for your borrowers. 

Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

Quote from @Bobby Burris: Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

The only exception I make for puppies is if it is an actual service animal providing a specific service (such as diabetes dogs, or guide dogs) that will be going through specialized training.

I've been reading a few note guides, and came across the concept of using your note as collateral for another loan.

If I’m guided in the right direction I’ll outwork the next guy !

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

If you don't like the answers, find someone who knows what they're talking about and can guide you.