All pets must be on a leash and walked off property .

A smaller paid off portfolio seemed a lot easier to manage so that is the path I was on.. but I've come to the realization if I ever want to accumulate serious wealth I will have to use leverage and scale big. 

Once your income is stabilized, you can do a refinance to remove your coborrower back off of the conventional loan. 

I do think the house hacking method will be the best method for me considering I will not be starting off with the biggest down payment.

I took a couple of weeks off from my former job to really focus and prepare for the exam. 

I’ll bring in licensed electricians and plumbers for their sign-offs.

Hey Camille,It’s great that you’re exploring multiple markets and thinking critically about population trends and affordability—it sounds like you’re off to a thoughtful start.Regarding Detroit, I’ve invested heavily there and have seen firsthand how much potential the market has.

I'll subto his existing mortgage and pay off the 120k.

Jaron Walling said something that caught my attention, "search for and buy a bad roof, leverage it during the negotiation"....especially of the property has been sitting on the market longer than normal for the current market, a "bad roof" might be a gift from the real estate genie.My point is this: get good at estimating and fixing a bad roof (or any particular problem found with most houses that sit on the market longer) and you'll get comfortable buying/fixing properties that scare off other buyers. 

Ft)For ARV, it is best to have an experienced real estate agent find comps for you to determine a safe number to work off of.