That said, I feel like the source of these numbers is just as important as the numbers themselves, if not more so. 

In all cases, the properties have to be stabilized (no current construction and leased).Rates and fees are higher than Fannie or Freddie (that's why it's always better to exhaust your conventional sources first), but if you don't qualify, and from what I read, you won't, these are the next best thing. 

The rule is if you purchase the property in cash with your own "source-able" cash then you can get up to 75% of appraised value UP TO what you initially purchased it for.

They both syndicate to Redfin but I've found at times there is a significant lag with Redfin compared to the two MLS's, perhaps due to inter-system latency issues or having to pull data from two separate sources.

I am looking to purchase a multi-family property in Ohio or Michigan but wanting to know what is the best source for lending out of state?

Gives them an incentive to get out & about. thanks Kathleen I hadn't thought of schools as a source.

besides a potential source of income, if you are buying properties in any capacity ... wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, etc. it could be very beneficial.

@Beau Blinder That is the main source of my aggravation, knowing that something he does on my property could potentially have an adverse affect on me/property. 

It will open your eyes to many other sources of revenue besides rent.

It takes time, but if you work to meet enough people you will eventually find some.Otherwise, banks and mortgage brokers are good sources for cheap money.