With such low rental yields, the return on investment (ROI) and cash-on-cash (CoC) return are negative when factoring in mortgage payments only, not including any other factors.In this market, it seems almost impossible to make a profit using traditional rental property investing strategies.

I've learned the easiest way to do this is ask the owner to remove everything unnecessary for guest use AND give us permission and the freedom to remove items as we see best.Less stuff in the home, less issues and less work each turnover.

., she purchased a property in Akron earlier this year and may have some recommendations. 

This is driving up prices for everything.

It's not the data or the asset classes; it's you.You are often your biggest roadblock.Considering this and looking at your journey differently, you can break the stalemate.If you are new and want advice, you must be open to ALL advice, not just the kind that supports your first idea or asset class.

This is when you buy a primary residence (1 to 4 units, the more the better) which you can usually get for a very low down payment and get the best interest rates on and then rent out other units and/or bedrooms within your unit to pay for the mortgage and other expenses.

Some strategies to consider:Networking with wholesalers: Many off-market properties don’t make it to the MLS, so connecting with wholesalers who operate in OKC can be a great way to access these deals.

Many buyers/investors are using this strategy to invest in real estate

think 10+ years at this point. 

There are pros and cons to using DPA with your average conv/fha loans ( yes this is how you arrive at 0% down or 100% CLTV or combined loan to value financing).Conv and FHA lend up to 95-97% so that remaining 3-5% down is covered or partly covered by the remaining local DPA programs.