They range from 225-399k, 1-2 bedrooms, approximately 550-1400 square feet, taxes are 1000-1600 depending on size, rental income ranges from 35k to 45k, "THE HOA FEE HERE INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES, ELECTRIC, WATER, SEWER, CABLE, TRASH, PEST CONTROL, ELEVATORS, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, BUILDING EXTERIOR, WI-FI, CABLE, COMMON AREA INSURANCE, & EVEN OWNER-RENTERS INSURANCE" 

So over the last year I dealt with houses with roofs with gaping holes in them, mold damage, rain damage, broken sewage pipes, stolen water heaters, an ancient electrical panel that had caught on fire, my grandmother's metal shed being stolen by a hoarder tenant, my dad also being a hoarder, and even some fun squatters.

I am a union electrical Apprentice so I plan on putting in a lot of sweat equity into the property.

Separate licenses are required for plumbing, electrical, and other specialized trades.Tracking Number vs.

I currently work full time as an electrical apprentice but will be going for my license within a month or two.

Any surprise “gotcha” expenses (sewer connections, environmental cleanup, electrical upgrades)?

Electric is easier if walls are open so it is a cost.  

Around $200 for waste removal and $40-75 for electricity for the well per month.

Legal compliance gaps Cleveland LAIC, lead paint laws, rental registration, city violations, inspection requirements, miss one and face fines.Emergency repairs at 2 AM Plumbing overflow from 2nd floor, burst pipes, no heat in winter, electrical failures require immediate local response you can't provide.Rent collection issues Hard to enforce late fees or pursue eviction without local presence and knowledge of Cleveland courts.Tenant manipulation Tenants know you're remote; some exploit this with fake emergency claims or delayed payments.Contractor reliability Can't verify if work was done, done correctly, or if quoted prices are inflated for "absentee landlords."

Would certainly need to sub out any plumbing/electrical line items.