I have investor friends in LA area offering temporary free housing.

From the information you offered, I researched The Land Method and can clearly see why Jonathan is the way to go.

I am cold calling owners and they are just laughing at me with my offers at 8% caps. 

The lenders that offer the 203k renovation loan are telling me that DPA cannot be used with it and this is in Ohio.

When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

Detroit offers solid cash flow potential, a relatively low barrier to entry, and the market fundamentals are improving with a growing population and significant investments in the city.Since you’re based in upstate NY, Detroit is also a quick and easy flight, making it easier to visit and get a feel for the market if you’re considering out-of-state investing.

Find a good lender, get pre approved, make sure you practice running the #'s using the 100's of videos and guides from BP, find an investor friendly Realtor, and then start making offers on any property that meets your goal.

Looking forward to hearing what your market has to offer. 

Financing can make a big difference, and local lenders who understand house hacking and multi-family investing can sometimes offer more flexibility than big banks.

one of the incentives we can offer is free property management.let me know if i can help answer any questions.