I'm not interested in engaging in a discussion on whether you should or should not choose Cleveland as a place to invest in.

These are the target employers you selected.Pays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsI can go into more details on tenant pool selection if you are interested.Once you know your target tenant pool, determine the property characteristics that will target them:What type?

I engage with them the bare legal minimum. 

Get engaged and we will see you around!

The entire exterior needs to be re-done - paint, siding, box gutters, etc so that alone is going to cost me like $100k. it's a very expensive lesson learned.It appears that engaging a thoroughly reviewed general contractor to manage your project might be a beneficial choice.

It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone and start engaging with other professionals in the industry.

Selling real estate can be fun, rewarding and fulfilling, if you are engaged, have drive and are ready to “ truly “ make more $$.Property does sell or move because, often times the owner or the representative has no ideas. 

I create focused content on YouTube, send out a monthly email, hot deal alerts, engage here on BP, etc. 

Well here I am trying to engage with the forums and y'all are pointing me elsewhere...

All good advice above.Consider engaging your local municipality and sewage authority as an independent 3rd or 4th force in this situation.