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.

This just protects our investment until probate is finished.Get creative with your offers you never know what will interest a seller.Have a conversation and find out their needs if you can before making offers.

Looking forward to hearing what your market has to offer. 

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.

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

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.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it. 

My offer got accepted for an investment property in Pennsylvania.

It all started when my wife's college friend offered me an opportunity to invest in a commercial property.