I am trying to see if there are any other unique avenues to take.

Luckily Michigan is one of the states that tends to cash flow  better than some others so whether you are in the 50k range or the 150k range you can still find strong cash flows   I would recommend discussing your ideas/strategies with a local realtor and a local lender.

@Caleb Heimsoth They range from $97 to extremely expensive lol

I've heard people mention credit cards but I'm not a fan of the interest rates.I did, however, look up personal loans through companies like LendingClub that can do the lower amount I would need and the interest looks to be in the Hard Money range.

Some added thoughts....In the price range you are looking at you are going to be the rougher neighborhoods, and the homes will likely need work as well.

Your goals and plan usually has that information and the range of each one like positive cash flow, cash on cash return, net operating income that includes debt service payment. the positive cash flow on day one of your ownership, and the items you mentioned, the type of parking and on-site and nearby amenities are very important as well as the first impression of the subject properties. 

As I said, the properties are somewhat unique, as buildings go, hard to comp. 

Initial offering prices are dropping (slightly) in this range and houses are on the market longer.Observation 3. 

Appraisers look for ideal comps in the 6 month range.

Also, I know they tell you to budget 10% for PM fees, but I have read that people in certain areas can get them in the 6-8% range, that may be something you want to look at for your area.