So, even when the market is challenging, you can still see properties and stay current.Don't take a break when the rates are high.

A VA can help you compile lists of potential wholesalers, manage follow-ups, and even track responses from your marketing efforts—freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and deal analysis.Hope these ideas help!

Small talk, showing empathy, and expressing genuine interest in their situation can go a long way in establishing trust and goodwill.Be Willing to Walk AwayOne of the most powerful negotiating tools is the ability to walk away.

We stick to high quality neighborhoods and homes and are doing really well with it.

Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense 

A debt service loan would be a good option if your DTI is high, you want to close in an LLC, you're self-employed or have low income on paper, or you don't have a stable 2-year work history.

@Christine VasquezHow high can housing prices in the City of Detroit go?

High taxes.

Throw out the high-value outliers. 

Is this price differential largely a matter of how high-end you make the finishes?