Even if someone in these forums were to teach you a creative financing strategy that required zero out of pocket cash and the seller was willing to accept those deal terms, you still aren’t qualified to own real estate with your current balance sheet.

But at current prices and interest rates, this will be very challenging unless you go to cheaper areas or nearby suburbs that are cheaper. 

I'm currently living in Hawaii and I'm excited to enter the Detroit market and keep everyone updated along the way.

If I invested 100K today, they are currently providing anywhere from 60 to 72% passive tax deductions due to cost segregation, depreciation, etc. 

have strong desire to venture in real estate and have read books about real estate and the book I'm currently reading directed me to get more insights from here!

what pms are you currently using and how much do you love it? 

PITI is currently $600, so decent margin.

Many lenders are also a bit hesitant with the current market for 5+ units. 

I’m currently in the process of searching for my first property, which I hope to house hack and eventually convert into a long-term rental. 

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market.