Some insurance companies offer policies specifically designed for owner-occupied multifamily properties, so it’s worth asking about that option.The key is ensuring both your personal residence and the rental unit are adequately covered.

Deals are location and market specific.2.  

Specifically interested in the Detroit area as well.  

@Vidit Maini You might want to be more specific regarding what type, if business you want to start.

You point out specifically "... on forum run by his publisher." 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

EVERY photo, every one has a specific reason and purpose.

In my state the standard contract used by realtors addresses this issue by allowing the agent to check a box specifically to limit the seller to keeping the EMD as opposed to going after "liquidated damages" like that.

Be focused more on systems; i.e, are we saving enough money to invest by not indulging in other areas and prioritizing the right specific things, is the cost of this pursuit worth what you're sacrificing, if we keep $X set aside everything else above $X should be invested here in the short-term and this in the long-term.

You can carve into the details a bit more with a specific broker and products.