With the exception of some small markets in the Southeast, places like Cleveland are the only major metro areas where a regular investor can find cash-flowing assets with a mix of appreciation. 

If you want better cash flow, 35805, 35810, 35816, and 35811 are likely the choices. 

Rents have been pretty close to what the housing authorities advertise, sometimes even a bit higher.Fort Wayne’s a solid spot with low taxes and good cash flow—definitely worth looking into.

Every Market (Detroit) is made up of a series of Micro-markets (neighborhoods) of which they are all different in cost, value, cash flow, rents, etc...

As an investor in a market where cash flow does not come often and appreciation is a bigger play, I understand your mindset. 

With the upswing in the country's short-term and mid-term rental markets, a unique opportunity is presenting itself to house hackers during a time when it's harder to cash flow than it was a few years ago.

The mountain house has taken almost 2 years of breaking even and using some of the income on improvements until we have been able to cash flow.

I'm a GC as well and did the math, the Heloc would save considerable interest because it would average on 33% of the balance borrowed at any one time (and thats assuming constant deal flow).  

My mortgage will be $2,005/month, and I’m budgeting up to $600/month for utilities, leaving a potential monthly cash flow of $995.I also set up an LLC and a business account to track rental income and expenses.Questions:Do you have any advice for me as a young real estate investor?

@Ketch BaysStarting small in a cash-flowing market is a smart way to gain experience and build confidence without overextending yourself financially.