@Joseph Opoku Yeah you can still get positive cash flow from day 1 in pretty much all areas except the A class neighborhoods.

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

For your situation, it sounds like a seller financing purchase could be a good fit as well but this would also have limited options and the terms wouldnt likely be great.

However, if you bought the ugly house in an "A" neighborhood.

Detroit requires strong local relationships to navigate things like neighborhood nuances and property management effectively.

Let me know if you want to know more about Breinigsville( great place to invest Btw- neighborhood with great school and close proximity to major landmarks) Hello i am looking to invest in the Allentown market lets connect.

Use a wide-angle lens so you can fit more of a room into the image, and try different angles to show more of the room. 

Then, when they're ready to move in, they could convert it to a residence and remodel the house to fit their needs.I hope @Dave Foster and others can provide specifics on implementing this approach, especially when it comes to the long tax arm of California.

We found a property in a neighborhood we really like that had a "For Rent" sign.

@Jai Windish I don't know the neighborhoods of Peoria, but what about something like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1025-N-Uni...?