We've done hundreds of these flat-fee listings in California, and it still amazes me how much misinformation is out there regarding how commissions and the MLS work.

I am looking to connect with some amazing agents/ brokers working in the Cleveland area, who also are investors.

Then your cash flow would go out the window.I prefer to be in C class neighborhoods where the cash flow is amazing.

This is the largest house I have renovated and the biggest renovation.Construction went well, but we got hit with a huge surprise the asphalt shingles were laid on top of the original wood shingles, not only more labor to tear it off, but more labor and material cost for the decking.But, by the time it was over I had delivered an AMAZING house.

Sadly too many people take advantage of out of state investors and paint this amazing picture for this not so amazing deal.

Reason being that he created a business which generated amazing long-term returns (we're still talking about him) as well as afforded him the ability to leverage that into media appearances (which further generated more capital). 

For every huge success story on BP I assure you there are more posts asking for help getting through a challenge or struggle.Chad's article was amazing. 

Lastly, the home example you uses is not bad, but I have to warn you, the sub-market of homes below $75,000.00 is a tough market to get consistent and reliable returns in, I am not saying you cannot and others do not succeed in this space, you have to be familiar with the continuous tent turn over these types of properties are plagued with and hope that you have not just an amazing property manager to rely on, but one that can work wonders, I assure you I will not be the only to tell you, that those types of managers are far and few between.

Real estate is one of the most amazing wealth generators you can find, but it is a cash intensive sport.

Ned Jackson you are not going to the amazing returns if you do it yourself but it is slightly scaleable.