If you’d like to dive deeper into my experience and why I’m bullish on Detroit, I'm happy to share some resources if you want to DM me.

It would be great if you can share or make an intro to anyone that knows these markets.I haven't looked at College Station yet.

@Sean GammonsConsider adding a partner for the second deal to share the down payment and mortgage responsibility, keeping DTI manageable.

I'll definitely reach out if I have any questions.Your offer to share tips and tricks on the finance side sounds incredibly valuable.

I can totally see why you may have felt ashamed, but the reason these forums exist is to share information.

To maximize your chances of success, recommend sharing that and the percent increase in taxes & ins with tenant and asking them what they think a fair increase is.- If they say $0-$50, you'll have to get rid of them at end of current lease.- If they are more reasonable you may want to accept if for now, but let them know you'd be doing regular increases to get the rent more inline with market rent.Too many newbies here will tell you to get market rent or get rid of the tenant.

Do you have specific numbers to share with the forum, particularly with respect to your in-laws house?

Share your thoughts and experiences on why Florida might be the perfect spot for your next investment property.

There are plenty of entry roles from cold calling, scrubbing data and find deals for investors, leasing assistant, work on construction sites, office admin, project coordinator, Title assistant, RE photographer, transaction coordinator.. on and on. 

They will get deported and when they do, I guess young Americans will have to work in our factories, fields and housing job sites and give up the dream of being Youtubers while sponging  off their parents till her 38 years old.