A notable sign of progress is that Detroit's population saw a slight uptick in 2023 according to the US Census—the first increase in nearly 70 years, which shows some positive momentum.I've found Detroit to be a good mix of cash flow and potential appreciation, but having a solid team on the ground is absolutely crucial.

Here is a progress update from a small-time investor in Connecticut who is trying to achieve financial freedom.

If you increase rents, if you go MUGS and put the utilities, if if if ifHaving owned and sold businesses and 1-2 properties, I have learned that I do not want to pay for POTENTIAL, but want to pay for what it ACTUALLY produces.Of course the seller will want the max, and the real estate agent will also want the max, so will push for the Pro-forma or potential income.....and base asking price off of this.I find that my numbers to evaluate properties almost never work with the asking price (based off potential), but almost always work with ACTUAL value.

It could be a great resource to make sure you’re evaluating the property correctly!

When I evaluate the options, house hacking consistently offers the highest risk-adjusted return, 10 times out of 10.That said, it seems like house hacking might not align with the lifestyle you envision: “I can’t afford a place with enough bedrooms in a single unit in the areas I want to live.”

Those that are truly committed to learning and open to engaging I have seen make the most progress.

@Patrick C.You can google rehab evaluators and look through until you find free templates.

Con is of course this is the highest rate option, however with no prepayment penalty one can re-evaluate their options very soon down the road.The 70% LTV option: The interest rate is starting to look sexy, the downside is the 20 year amortization, that was in this case the tradeoff to get the leverage point and the rate. 

Hi everyone,I'm currently evaluating an opportunity to remotely manage 30 single-family homes located out of state.

Any recommendations for the best affordable Insurance for Landlords (rental properties)I currently have ASI (American Strategic Insurance) a Progressive company, but I am wondering what others have found to be affordable.