it may be jurisdictional specific, but it would certainly limit the sources for providing credit reports.  

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Unfortunately, while all the online places area great sources of information, you are much less likely to take action, or find someone to shadow, when online in a forum. 

Given the expected appreciation, what is your expected total return if you hold it over the next 5 years.Can you cover the large negative cash flow, turnover costs and maintenance from other sources?

Hi Lenny,Probably I would wait until you have a steady income source to make it easier to get a mortgage.

Below is 5-year job growth, sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:Next is 5-year median price growth, sourced from Zillow:And here is 5-year median rent growth, also sourced from Zillow:Detroit's job growth is still far below the national average. 

The only source for the information and services you need is a local investment team.Can you buy a good property without physically seeing it?

Typically, since I'm well connected because of flipping, HVAC, roofers, lawn care, carpenters, kitchen & bath & plumbers and electrical all are good sources.

If you offer more $ for the property than the all cash offers AND you appear to the seller to be highly qualified in the method you are using for sourcing the payment, at some point your offer will be more appealing than the all cash offers.I don't understand why you would consider a 1031 for another property in two years. 

Understanding how to source potential deals can be a game-changer.