If you are looking for Detroit-specific help, @Drew Sygit would be a good resource.

I think they just see the lower rent and run with it in that specific situation.

Feel free to ask any more specific questions you have—there’s definitely a learning curve, but it can be a great tool in the right market and for the right property.Hope this helps, and welcome again!

Have you consulted with lenders to discuss your budget and options?

The problem is no one book is going to be detailed enough for your specific state and county.Right here on BP there are lots of discussions about tax liens.

Assuming it wasn't addressed in your PSA specifically then it likely should be them, but the reality is it is likely you.

Check Furnished Finder, Zillow, as well as AirBnb and VRBO (30+ day stays) to see what sort of competition is in that specific market.

Last year January MN enacted the biggest # of changes all were added details and raised the bar of requirement for Landlords, including some specifically detailing how a listing must be detailed.

Adding details and specifics can help get to the answer or direction you're looking for.

That isn't written somewhere specifically that way, but your lender will ask why you would move your primary from (for example) a 2,000 SF SFR to a 750 SF unit in a four plex?