A degree will open doors to a higher paying W2 allowing you to get higher loan amounts to continue to scale. 

They are seeing the potential Detroit has for outsized appreciation as that story continues to unfold and take root as the new narrative.And they love the fact that they can still get cash flow.For a benchmark, we did 200 transactions in Detroit in 2023.

Learning the market, understanding rental trends, and continuously educating yourself will be essential.

With rates now much higher, having such favorable financing puts you in a great spot to weather market shifts while continuing to build equity.

If I had done no value add, he likely would have continued to have been fine with the agreed terms (it would have been loosing thousands every month due to reassessed property tax and drastically under market rent).

I still continue to use another e-signature solution (can use it for other things other than lease management) but may try e-signature options for leases.

$50/general clean (they do a thorough cleaning including the filter and all); $150 for a full drain, deep clean and fill.The downside with this approach is continually pounding our well.

If they continue smoking, you'll have to put up with it until their lease is over.In the future, make it clear that smoking of any substance is forbidden inside any structure, including garages, storage sheds, etc.

I started in SFR, then bought an 8 plex and have just continued to get bigger since then.

Ultimately, adopting an investor mindset means being proactive, staying informed, and continuously seeking knowledge to make informed decisions.