Unfortunately, going from FHA on the departing residence to a ne FHA loan can almost never work for a few reasons. 

I have recommended areas in SW, central and NE Florida

Washington D.C. has also finally acquired the RFK Stadium (Source) from the federal government, a long-sitting vacant stadium in the NE quadrant of the District, with the plans to have the Washington Commanders come back to the District from Landover, Maryland, and occupy the stadium after a full renovation, who are currently a top 4 team in the NFL.

@Brett Danehey, this is a great idea, and I think your categorization by NW/SW/NE/SE is good. 

I have a similar product in NE GA, turnkey, going in 9 cap. 

Short of coming here and meeting face to face with them and come to a couple local REIA events to discuss, for those who are remote I would suggest getting into some of the NE Ohio REIA facebook groups to get some advice from locals.   

Anyway, I’ll leave it there; it’s your journey, after all, and if we’re going to kick this can together, I’d rather see you show up with at least a rough map in your back pocket.JulianTurning investment visions into REALITY in Omaha, NE - Ranked #1 city to move to by Forbes Magazine. 

With that being said I have expanded my search and have been looking in Omaha, NE.

I have owned several duplexes in the Windom area of NE.

We are local landlords in NE Ohio- Greater Akron area.