Many times your realtor may have a relationship with a QI.

The few lenders that offer no seasoning, they typically make you pay for it in high rates / fees.

Do they have solid banking relationships and broker relationships to lease out the units. 

They all came to the same conclusion: rent control keeps prices high.

Since you’re considering Midwest markets, I’d highly recommend adding Detroit to your list of cities to research.

I'm not bullish where I live, Portland, OR (high prop taxes, tougher landlord laws, affordability, etc.). 

I highly suggest working with an investor friendly agent so you don't buy in the wrong locations.I like the west side of Cleveland.

You can even make collateral withdrawals as you pay down your principal.But these are usually high interest, interest-only loans.

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

My mom graduated from Elder High School and her family is from Cinci!