@Emily CurtisI am a BP Pro Member with login of my personal email I have been using Stessa for 3.5 years using my business email address for login.

If you're still in college and working with an FHA loan, a duplex can be a solid option.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

At first blush it looks like you're finance at $500k, so getting a loan for $375k.

i wouldn't tell you where you should move since i don't know you.also, a lender would be in the best position to advise whether you qualify for a specific loan. 

I have been on BP a long time and maybe about eight years ago , a person had a small chance of finding a posted house for sale here that can be flipped.

I personally would not invest in detroit as historically its not a appreciating market and for cash flow and I invest primarily for appreciation - I go off the location location location mantra. 

You could build a new one every 2-3 years and move into it as a primary so the bank would be more friendly with your loan.

Yea this is a long-term personal play more than a strict STR deal. 

@Drew Sygit Cool thanks I'll look into DSR loans!