Just don't forget that this is a cashflow business more than an investment.

Fast forward 20 years: I now have money in the bank, excellent credit, live modestly on my own, and run a business that’s doing well.Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to save much for retirement during most of my life.

They seem to be trying to use a PMC model designed for Class A properties/tenants for Class B, C and sometimes D.Can't use the same business model for all classes of properties/tenants. 

Everyone was on bottled water for months.You may want to ask for proof that Flint is growing or attracting business investments.Now Detroit is an entirely different story!

Send me a PM - our business specializes in designing flips and STRs across the US!

Its not as easy but once you are up in running you are building a brand, equity in your business, and also constant flow of leads.

I’m about to expand my student rental business and am looking for rockstar contractors

It's too much like the hospitality business rather than a rental. 

Is it on a busy street, does it have a view, etc..

Money for the down payments that comes in like an annuity either from your W2 efforts or from owning another business.