And don’t sleep on local banks or credit unions—they sometimes offer flexible portfolio loans that could work for a deal like this.Since your wife qualifies as a first-time homebuyer, check out any state-specific programs or HUD options for down payment assistance.

Hiring an assistant will take place once you have 75 - 100 doors, maybe more.

@Kyle Trotman, for local conventional lenders, feel free to message me, and I can provide a few points of contact who may be able to assist.

Squatters can now be locked out of a property and their possessions removed, but a landlord CANNOT physically remove the squatters themselves.The local police are supposed to enforce these laws and assist landlords in removing squatters.The reality is that when you call the Detroit Police to remove squatters:1) The police often don’t know/care about squatter laws and state you must take the squatters to court to evict them.

Narrow it down to like a very small amount of properties and just give the people a call, write a letter, or have your assistant do the same.

Let me know how I can assist!

I believe they will let me assist them with managing and helping grow the investments, but am worried about making any moves since I have no direct investment experience of my own. 

Hi Yael, I am a featured agent from Bigger Pockets in the QC market and can assist with all of your questions.

Offering to compensate them for their time can go a long way in maintaining a good working relationship.Let me know how I can assist further—best of luck with your project!

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