I'd encourage you to first decide whether you'd rather invest actively (a side hustle real estate investing business) or passively (funding an investment and being done with it). 

It’s worth reviewing the HOA’s financials and bylaws closely before moving forward, and running the numbers with those costs in mind.I would encourage you to approach it with caution, especially if your goal is long-term portfolio growth.

— I prefer RUBS because it:— encourages tenants to conserve water and report leaks quickly,— adjusts automatically when utility rates change, and— keeps my base rent lower in online listings, which helps with marketing.If anyone has firsthand experience or can point me to an official Euclid or Cuyahoga County source on this, I’d really appreciate it.Thanks in advance!

That answer will shape every move.2️⃣ Stay in proximity to encouragement.

The public is encouraged to report suspected equity-stripping schemes via the AG’s consumer protection office.AzagWhat It Means (No Sugar-Coating)This isn’t a small backyard dispute—the state is cracking down hard on what appears to be a systemic, predatory real estate operation.The involvement of title firms and law firms suggests the scheme had a veneer of legitimacy, making it all the more dangerous.

@Charlotte Katakurinot sure what specifically you're asking, but here are my general reactions:-70K houses are high risk just about anywhere, so would encourage you to stay closer to the median price unless i am missing something-you said you'd use the income from the house hack to buy properties with no financing. 

Speaking with our qualified intermediary, they encourage no transfer to an LLC or sale until after 2 years to not raise any red flags.I currently hold the proceeds of roguhly $130k from the inherited property.

Best wishes as you begin your  investment journey and I encourage you to reach out if I can ever be of service.

Homeless people can re enter society, but they have to want it.

Best wishes for continued investment success and I encourage you to reach out if I can ever be of service.