The off market deals come from a variety of sources but most the off market listings are not very impressive.  

The successful ones have done their due diligence on the market, have networked with other active local investors to gather a variety of opinions and built successful 'boots on the ground' teams for themselves. 

Obviously rehab depends on the property, but I think you could find those numbers in a variety of markets in the Midwest, Detroit and maybe even Kansas City area.   

Alex works with over 80 different National Lenders and has access to a wide variety of lending products. 

There are a variety of different ways to do this; whether that be pursuing properties in need of extensive renovation and likely requiring cash to close, targeting properties with certain zoning that allows you to split the lot/add additional structures,  etc. 

I would be more than happy to get together for coffee some time.Also I cohost a local Meetup of BP members and we are having our last meeting on Friday the 11th, there will be a wide variety of investors there and it would be a great opportunity for you to network.

Aside from the millenials who are afraid to buy for a variety of reasons, 90% of the renters we encounter have credit issues...or they'd be buying.I would think that you can pretty safely have the potential renter pull the credit themselves and their criminal.  

It's just a smarter move for a bunch of reasons....there is ZERO affordable housing in your market..similar to metro Atlanta....and you can get some great renters who come from a variety of situations and backgrounds.  

I am interested in the Bigger Pockets community to learn more about opportunities and the variety of ways to finance deals.  

Very informative and discuss a wide variety of strategies.