This is true, but can increase your chances of success by working with an experienced team.Financing Challenges: Unexpected rate hikes or tightening lending restrictions can complicate your plans. 

If I can help you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Reach out to me directly if you want the contact.

Budge for unexpected repairs.

Wholesaling can be a great way to learn a market and build capital, but holding rentals can provide steady cash flow and equity growth over time—especially in markets like Detroit, where entry prices are lower and rents are solid relative to costs.If you’d like to learn more about navigating Detroit, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to share some resources or insights from my experience.Best of luck in whichever direction you choose!

If CA landlords can share their thoughts and direct experiences, I’d be grateful.

I have actually changed directions with my investing since I posted that a year ago.

Going direct saves you and the seller money, giving you a lower cost to entry which helps all your numbers, but you have to put in the extra work to find that deal.

If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.

Quote from @Jed Butikofer: @Timothy Chi, I think I am starting to lean more this direction due to the fact I've found cash flow deals to be really hard to come by.