Does anyone have any connections in the Cleveland Ohio (specifically around the Cleveland Clinic) area with regards to realtors, contractors and management companies? 

We haven't booked yet, will most likely come in a day or two early.

I have begun engaging with several agents on available properties, while at the same time, trying to put the structure in place to support my future acquisition. 

Well the hurricane just passed , I am sure you can find some fixer uppers in Florida .

I am trying to figure all that out - is the juice worth the squeeze? 

@Wale LawalThank you for the tips!

Austin recently was listed as No. 1 on USA Today Blueprint's list of the best cities to start a new business.

I now want to diversify, I have around $1m in S&P 500, and want to use the other $1.5 for real estate investing.My end goal is to build a Real Estate Empire and I feel like I am in a very good situation to do so,I love working and I am not looking for "passive income".What would you pros do in my situation?

"if you build it, they will come?"

Deal structure comes as a result of identifying an objective (rental, flip etc) and then a property you'd like to pursue.