Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

That can only be fixed by selling or dealing with it.

There are always private money lenders there and people who will partner up on a deal.

We're just clueless mid west investors not interested in buying bad deals. 

.📜 Know the rules – No "deal-making" in the forums (that means no advertising, pitching services, or looking for partners).

You'll never convince a tenant that they are getting a good deal, especially as a self manager, no point in even engaging in those conversations. 

Due to the DTI, DSCR loans are welcome.I am also open to any professional meetups or discussing any deals that may help us both.

You won't run into too many with the quality housing, but there might be a few good Sec 8 homes that you get a good deal on and you want to be prepared.Otherwise, pay special attention to the finishes you use as the quality of finishes can leverage an extra 10-20k in appraised value which can get you the financing/refi that you need.Happy to connect and help where I can!

Yeah, I would go with a local credit union or bank - they have the best deals. 

A good broker should be able to tell you a range of rates given specific criteria if you can tell them what kind of deals you are exactly looking at (ex. in central Boston, 10-20 unit, 90%+ occupancy, 30% down).