The home is just a block away, in the Sanctuary, but not technically ski in/ski out. 

The market can be tricky with its block-by-block nature, but it's been a great fit for all-cash purchases like yours.I also have a team on the ground in Detroit that helps manage everything from finding deals to overseeing rehabs, which is crucial for out-of-state investors.

One thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

The agent says that conservatively I could bump it up to $1600-1800, with it being at $1400 would you say I should try to increase it to $1500 for next year and steadily increase it from there or make the bigger jump straight to $1600+ and risk losing the tenant?

I recently bought my first investment property with a conventional loan, but the lack of W2s and living overseas made it a bigger hassle.

It’s a huge renting point and can help you get bigger rents.

It does not seem as important when you get started with one or two, but the issue keeps getting bigger

But if there is a chance that the previous person could have done something and it just became dislodged and blocked it, no. 

I'm joining Bigger Pockets to try to connect with people who can teach me and encourage me.

Of course, your specific block may be higher or lower.