I don't have the 10% for the down but thinking of using a HELOC to get the money and then add it into the calculator.

I would just be cautious, as there are some rough neighborhoods in both Akron and Cleveland that seem attractive due to the cash flow but will be money pits after the vandalism and vacancy. 

While it makes homeownership more accessible, it is a good sum of money that is not contributing to your equity.2. 

We have made money buying properety based on cash flow (lower priced) rented out for a period, then selling to an owner occupant. 

I also have some capital to contribute.Could someone explain how syndications are typically structured, and how are people using Other People's Money (OPM) to build large portfolios with little to no money down?

Same day auctions of course are not going to be possible for a lender to lend on the initial purchase but you can often get the same hard money purchase terms right after closing if you're able to buy in cash

Our offers include clauses allowing us to do our due diligence before closing and protect Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

If you are calling the licensed person off the radio AD a lot of money.

I remember reading about lots of trouble with private REITS. 

That being said due to the number of sharks out there I would only spend money that I can afford to lose.