Forced appreciation, appreciation, tax savings, principal paydown and (the most valuable in my opinion) experience. 

They are super valuable especially in the beginning of your journey.Good luck! 

However, there are other great markets to invest for cashflow or short terms rentals including Ann Arbor.The investor friendly Realtor will help you identify properties to invest, help you position the property for its highest and best use as an income property, be able to recommend property managers so you know your tenants/guests will be taken care of and your property, and recommend other valuable team members like local property inspectors, local insurance specialists and investor friendly lenders.To your success

To kickstart your journey, consider networking with local investors to gain valuable insights.

This has been such a valuable platform for me.

A few things that new BiggerPockets members do to get themselves out there and start forming valuable connections:1. use the 'search' function to find topics, members and areas of interest .

This not only developed my skills but my network and the networking has been and still is my most valuable asset.

Voices in the industry, such as Sanjeev Advani, offer valuable insights into market trends, investment strategies, and the future outlook of real estate.

The value of the property will definitely be more valuable if you convert it into a legal duplex, but you must also consider the area of the property.

If you listen to the podcast with Mike Banks, he talks about the ability to just go do it yourself and not use Fund & Grow, but they view themselves as a valuable partner when establishing these credit lines for the first time.Once you pay, they automatically enroll you with a business newsletter that they have a 3rd party agreement with.