I am also considering multiple rentals and it appears that I have found a pretty good property manager based on feedback I have. 

That's pretty much the only way you can consistently get higher than market rent via S8.Also, don't make the mistake of assuming the S8 voucher amount is 100% for rent.

Overall, it's been pretty profitable.

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

. #1 you can often find promotions for zero or low interest from furniture stores that you might want to consider. #2 many private/hard money lenders will consider furnishings if the deal, including the furnishings, falls into their deal box.Believe it or not, it might be easier to include the furnishings in the deal with a significantly lower down payment if there is other rehab work to be done.

I know your company offers a neighborhood ranking of A through D in Detroit, but it should be pretty clear just by taking an afternoon drive through the 'hoods, right?

I wouldn't necessarily recommend that a family with 3 kiddos go out an buy an STR but since you already own it and have it furnished, its a pretty easy trial.

It’s pretty easy.

Jeremy Congratulations - I grew up in that area and cost of housing has skyrocketed while incomes have not, so there definitely is a need for affordable housing in that area (as well as pretty much everywhere else)

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.