They target YOU.When people need a solution to their problem, they go to Google.

I've also tried Yelp and just Google but haven't found anyone that seems trust worthy.

Google them and check the first 30 links, any garbage usually pops up in the top 30 links. . 

If you google anything regarding mortgage rates or refinancing, you only see lending tree and rocket mortgage or some brokers that will send your information to 1000 people.

I'm from Grand Rapids.I use a 11"x18" graph paper and a daily morning workflow - combined with Google Calendar.

I suspect it will be well used and have high maintenance costs.Software: office of google office, asana, possibly quickbooks (i would normally not suggest for a single rental, but the rent by room compounds things).  

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

I assumed the same thing, but I just wasn't familiar with this terminology until I looked it up on Google.

I did a quick google search, but didn't find it. 

@Mattin Hosh first, most cities in Metro Detroit have some type of rental property inspection every 2-3 years.It's not really a big deal 99% of the time - especially for owners who are NOT slumlords:)Also, a quick Google search will show that several states/cities are passing/considering similar legislation.One of the biggest mistakes we see newer investors making is NOT properly understanding Neighborhood/Property/Tenant Classes and naively assuming that any rental they buy will deliver Class A results.Read our copy & paste thoughts below and DM us if you'd like to dicuss more about the Detroit market:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?