Part of the equation is how much equity can be drawn from your property as well, this would also be a question for your lender.4.

Understanding this information can be advantageous, whether or not a property manager is involved.Being well-informed about the eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits of the Section 8 program can greatly assist you in navigating the housing landscape.

Worked out well and retined boiler heat with central air in a 4 bedroom 9 room house.So its not either/or; you can have boiler heat and central air together.   

Feel free to share any thoughts you have here as well. 

@Brenden Stadelman I found that agencies work well short term, but they are not a viable long-term solution.

Looking for a house we could house hack, had an incredibly low interest rate on mortgage and house has increased in value about 42%, an estimated 180k in equity.

Property managers and agents can be really helpful as well as they’ll give you insight into the market and could have some opportunities for you down the road.In the meantime, try researching the areas you're interested in.

@Rick Zink  "hard money/Private money" typically takes cash as well.

One year after I used that property to pull a HELOC and this year used that money to purchase an off market 4 family property in Clinton for well under market value, which I just recently finished all of the repairs and upgrades on.

And the truth is, it’s hard to pinpoint because Detroit is such a block-by-block city with an incredibly large footprint.