Hi @Allie William WilsonYour post caught my eye because of your thoughtful approach to choosing the right market for your next investment.

@John Cooper when you or someone you care about is living in the home it is important to be extra vigilant in choosing tenants.

Expect rates to be higher than "typical" financing programs - right now, I'd plan for at least 8%+ depending on the whole scenario. 

If you don't have a crazy house like a potato, a tremendous view or historical area, then choosing a pic is harder.I like the idea of the game room if that is your best feature.

All depends on what your goals are and what market fits your game-plan/criteria 

If everything in the neighborhood is 90 DOM (market dependent)..

I only buy in vacation markets that depend on tourism to keep their area going.

@Venecia BaezThe action plan for real estate investing involves setting clear goals, assessing finances, choosing a market, building a network, understanding numbers, starting small, and learning from experience.

Still have to be careful though, with the block-by-block challenge, depending on the Class of Neighborhood.Also, be sure you understand the difference between the City of Detroit and the suburbs!

I want to learn from experienced landlords here, how much deductible should we choose?