Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

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.

Buy something close to parks, nature, trails, or outdoor venues.

Generally speaking, if you borrow money at 7% interest and your investment is earning a 10% return, 10% - 7% = 3% and you are not growing faster than inflation.

I would do some market research on top-growing cities and determine which of those cities are within your price range and cashflow goals.

We consistently produce over $70k in net income and I distribute this to support my family.Long-Distance REI: I am looking to invest in long-distance cash-flowing SFH in growing C-Class neighborhoods.

C class is where a lot of OOS investors are going because you'll still get the appreciation from the growing city, but your properties will cash-flow the strongest because of the lower prices.

Like you said, you don't want to grow super fast so take your time and watch the mortgage markets.

Just the nature of the business....

Someone once said, you are either growing or you are dying.