They are a corporate housing company.

I did a search on the forums and insurance seems like it could be a major problem.I have houses in two different LLC’s in Texas and insurance is not an issue at all.

Small multi-family is hot right now due to house-hacking (low barrier of entry), and future cash-flow. 

We also have a house in Germany, but I do not think we can put that house in a trust.  

But if you put in the effort, Detroit can be incredibly rewarding.Over the last several years, the city has been on a steady upswing: population growth, major corporate investments, and increasing demand for housing are all positive indicators.

My wife is from a country that does not allow lending or loans to acquire housing.

I bought a single family because I thought I could house hack in the same way as a duplex and in ways it certainly could have and did work but I didn't expect the relational aspects of having people living in a property I purchased.

Quote from @Charles J Sabo: This will be huge for house hackers out there. 95%LTV on 2-4 unit properties.

i am heartened by the posts, though, from new investors house hacking.

@Adam Luepke - Great first house hack!