While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.

Do you want to purchase "turn-key" properties or "fixer uppers"?

Timing is key—catch a hot market or a great 1031 exchange opportunity.

Key is all about finding the solution and never giving up.

The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.

Reserves are key as  @Theresa Harris has pointed out.   

Detroit is very block-by-block, so knowing the dynamics in the area you’re targeting is key.2.

There are lots of vetting processes and details that need to be addressed before handing over the keys. too late now. 

I don’t mind having skin in the game either, but I know using private money is key to scaling one day and would like to get some experience with it now, even if it doesn’t fund a majority of the deal. 

I have added Board Games to my Airbnb.