I initially looked at this deal as a flip but realized it works as a BRRRR and I would prefer the tax benefits to the tax penalties of a fix and flip.

I did make a trip to Detroit and drove around neighborhoods to realize 'every block is different'.Its still sounds lucrative wrt ROI, but with concerns of- Property taxes : probably most complicated of all states- Home insurance is too high- Property management is too variable, anywhere from 6-12%.

Neither of us has any experience and are trying to learn as much as we can before hopefully getting our first deal this year.

Make sure to factor in all expenses, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management costs.Once you've found a suitable property that meets your criteria, make an offer and move forward with the purchase process.

Let's not belabor the point, but Worcester's commercial tax rate is directly shaping what gets built in the city.Sure, you can spot all the shiny new residential developments in Worcester, but where are the hotels?

I think learning what to post in a forum is like anything else, its a skill you have  learn through trial and error. 

Exports download quickly and you can export MLS listing info (including agent contact info), tax info, foreclosure info, and mortgage info along with all the regular property info. -  They have a ton of preset lead types including Absentee Owners, Free & Clear, Vacants, etc and MLS and Pending.-  Lead stacking works well, and I like their Advanced Filters.

You can easily do this on a spreadsheet, and it will take less time to track than finding and learning new software.

You need to learn the laws regarding short-term rentals.

Invest for the long term and learn along the way.