In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.

Hey Paul, I've done a few of these with buyers moving money from California to the Detroit market. 

This will make it a lot easier to manage, will cost you less than buying on the market and typically you can get 1:1 rent returns.

You can get screwed on changing markets and unreliable contractors though.  

I'm in Phoenix and obviously you can see that there are so many people moving from the west coast states out here to a cheaper and better weather market.

Despite rate cuts, we aren't seeing the lending market agree with their expectations on inflation.

Never considered it a market to invest in.

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $110,000 A fix-and-flip project purchased off-market from a tired landlord involved buying a distressed property with significant deferred maintenance.

In Cleveland you can find below market rental ready duplexes that require minor repairs (keep in mind that discounted properties come with their own challenges).

What is the market rent?