I'm happy to send someone, however, if they find everything is working properly, you will be responsible for the cost."

So, questions: (1) How do I properly introduce myself role when calling a seller and cash buyers?  

It’s great to know there are resources & professionals like you willing to help guide new investors.Looking forward to connecting & continuing this conversation!

You have received some great recommendations and if you are yet to decide on an Investor friendly to work with, you can send me a DM and see if we are a good fit.I do provide free mentorship and a lot of free resources and connections to anyone I work with especially beginners like you. 

When you have studied your market properly you should be able to provide the answer of if single family or residential multifamily is better for cash flow. 1% rule was for a time when almost all deals were decent as a way to rule out the lessor deals and concentrate on the best deals.

I am orginally from Elgin, but living down in Logan Square area of Chicago proper!

Properly maintains/doesn't damage the property.3.

Explore creative financing options like seller financing, partnerships, or the BRRRR strategy to maximize your resources.

You did things outside of the normal without proper knowledge.

I am very interested in real estate investing and flipping (I have a decent amount of construction experience) I was wondering what some good resources are to look at when evaluating a property, especially in the Dayton / Cincinnati area.