I manage quite a few properties in those markets.

However, there's a critical detail that many tax advisors conveniently overlook when promoting these studies.Here's the uncomfortable truth: If you're a high-income earner (AGI > $150,000) and not actively managing your properties, those promised tax savings might be locked away for years.

Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  

Check your options to use 401k self managed to invest in real estate.

Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities. 

Don’t have the time to do property management right now however as I have a full time W2 (accredited investor) and a family to raise. 

Any insights on financing, managing renovations, or rental demand in Detroit would be greatly appreciated! 

It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.

Duplexes cash flow better, have less risk, AND EASIER TO MANAGE compared to a SFH.  

If you are investing out of state, then do you already have a good property manager lined up?