In your search for a "great deal" in combination with your willingness to house hack, you are provided a luxury that many aren't, and that luxury is that your "great deal" could simply be a reduced mortgage payment in comparison to rental rates.  

I've heard a lot about Allure being such a great product for rentals, usually with it being on sale for less than a dollar and/or installing it yourself so you don't have to pay for installation.Before I spend $3.50 a square foot for Allure Ultra and then more more money for the installation, I'm hoping I can get some questions answered first:1) If its not on sale and you have to pay for installation, is Allure still recommended and a good buy?

That wholesaler basically blackmailed Zuckerberg saying he would build a new mansion overlooking Zuckerberg's master bedroom if Zuckerberg didn't buy the property from him.

@Ryan Mullin Thanks Ryan, ultra helpful feedback!!!

Craigslist ads are free (although I question the quality of those leads.)New investors have everything working against them:  You don't have the volume of leads, you are being ultra-conservative, you aren't analyzing correctly, you are negotiating correctly, etc.  

Far lower than most other large markets.The Downtown occupancy rate is listed as more than 99%.Metro Detroit has problems, Yes But it also has SFH that would sell for $10,000,000.00 in today's down market.Metro Detroit and the city itself is very diverse and encompasses war zones AND luxury markets. 

I want to get to the point where I can start selling high-end and luxury properties in the next 5 years.

Bottom line, unless you're buying a mansion, I would say throw that inspection in a file for storage. 

His other properties can be seen at MJSPLLC.com  He is specializes in luxury homes and is very proud of his work.  

personally, i would steer clear of any of the gurus who want to help you succeed for a fee. if they really wanted to help why would they willingly put you in a position to reduce your much needed capital at the onset of your endeavor which is just going to set you back longer. there are lots of mentors who would like to help if you are willing to help them in return. seek them out and save that money for your house, not the gurus mansion.