You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I would like to start close to home as I plan to self manage the rental side of it.

Most suburban cities have VERY limited lots and most of those are zoned R-1, meaning only a single-unit house can be built.In the City of Detroit, it's cheaper to buy one and rehab than build!

Do a wrap.

Took an extra 6 weeks than planned,  but ultimately got it done. 

It's not quite as profitable as doing AirBNB yourself, but at least it's a stable income. 

If you do it right, you can be very successful. 

It's important not to place undue trust in their claims without verifying them yourself.

It will be very difficult to cash flow in Austin using traditional LTR methods unless you put down a huge down payment.

@Matt Smith  I would ensure egress even if it is your brother using it.