Here are a few tips as you get started:Research the Market: Get to know different neighborhoods in Detroit.

Don't know how many times it's been mentioned on here, but the modification of any mortgage is a new extension of credit legally.

If your rate is low on the 5 unit, I might consider the possibility of a line of credit for my equity instead of an entire new mortgage.  

We have some credit card debt we are hyper focused on paying down , and 34K in my student loans (not touching currently due to SAVE plan with the zero percent interest).

Now I gotta figure out how to move my HSA funds from vanguard index to AHP....tips welcome!

I would love tips on how to use this service effectively to identify the best properties that meet my criteria. 

We bought it for $225k with a 3.125% mortgage and 1) are interested in keeping it as our first rental. 2) We are thinking about using some of the equity (maybe $50k or less as a HELOC to combine with existing cash for our next home down payment that we can convert to a HELOAN through our credit union).

Also remember just because a loan may qualify as being assumable the lender will go through a thorough underwriting process to confirm you meet eligibility for the loan.I have seen a guru teaching people with poor credit to go after these types of loans and it’s unfortunate as many would most likely not qualify.

I called Home Depot, they told me to dispute the credit card charges so I did.  

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.