As always, conduct thorough due diligence and make investment decisions that align with your personal financial goals.

The place where you can add value with no money is a situation like: you find project A, it is a 120k purchase and it should need 80k rehab but you can get rehab done for 65k cause you can do some of the work and you know how to save on materials and you can manage the rehab. 

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

There's also huge development projects, many spearheaded by Dan Gilbert's Bedrock investment company. 

Check out this podcast from BP, with Dave Meyer and Chris Clothier from Nov.we work with clients all the time in your situation and can help strategize your portfolio to reach your 10-15 year goals!

My goal is to house hack to help cover my mortgage and possibly generate some extra income.I’m looking for advice on:1.The Destin Market•What should I know about buying property in Destin?

Very generally speaking the areas of Hartford and New Haven where you can hope to attract qualified tenants (assuming that is your goal) are very expensive because most of the people with something to lose that live in these cities generally live in 2 or 3 areas.

What are your investment goals? 

As an investor, my goal is to always get the best value at the lowest price. 

I suggest that you set clear goals and determine the types of properties you wish to pursue.