@Ben Callahan, you could find a partner who is looking to buy a similar property, be a co-signer to your partner, and have that person live in it and be a primary resident. 

I'd look for mortgage brokers in Canada. 

Any city that I'm looking to invest in I always start by looking at population growth.

Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

Quote from @Keith Lincoln: Here's my situation.I currently live in upstate New York but am looking to move to Texas.

Quote from @Yianni Hahalis: I'm looking to move to Cleveland within the year and get my foot in the door with real estate.

A bus tour drove you around town to look at the homes "hidden" in plain site, which you'd never guess were RAL's.

I dont currently have any projects going in CA at the moment but I have been looking for a Summer cabin up by Truckee and I suspect insurance will be an issue although I will pay cash but I will still want some coverage.

Looks like you have 10 props, so reality is you will have 2 evictions. 

I provide my application and screening criteria on my website so applicants can look for themselves before spending any money.