Yes absolutely to start off I am looking at 2-4 unit multifamily properties.The part where you mentioned about going out into the market and not just sitting behind a computer screen, that's one of the biggest things that has kept me from making any significant moves so far.The first thing I want to learn is how an investor analyses a property (not only using numbers, but qualitatively), and I think going out and looking at real deals and talking to investors is the way forward.Thanks a lot for your response.

What are the biggest hurdles with purchasing in a state that is much further away (Midwest etc) and is it smart for a first property?

The biggest issue with ADUs is small units in small count is very expensive development.  

BP was bought by a PE company several years ago, and there will naturally be a bit more focus on revenue and profit growth. 

Some of the biggest complaints i see are that you have to use specific contractors and it may take awhile before they can come out.

The biggest thing I can't get over, is the new agent objections.

At the end of the day my biggest regret is not buying a duplex to a quadplex with a FHA loan. 

Annual revenue is up 17% with 60% occupancy rate. 

The median price is still just $90k and I wouldn't be surprised to see it double again pretty quickly.The other nice thing about Michigan is property taxes are capped at the rate of inflation with a max annual increase of 5% per year.The biggest drawback of Detroit is tenant quality IMO.

Also, helping find other ways to drive revenue, including add-on packages and more.