I don't think the market is a huge factor UNLESS its a SMALL/rural market where filling a vacancy could take longer because of low/inconsistent demand. 2.

.- Will still be challenging to acquire a SFR at a low enough price to justify the cost of any conversion.Regarding Michigan property taxes, we have a one-page explanation document we'll share if you DM us. - The challenge in Detroit is that the city is "deliberately" keeping SEVs low to not scare investors away over property tax increases.

That is a concern I share, giving up the low interest rate and some cash flow on the LTR’s.

However, some investors see potential in these markets because of low entry costs, steady military demand for housing, and decent cash flow from rentals, especially if the area has stable, government-backed tenants like service members.

Looking for everyone’s opinion. I’m getting ready to refinance an apartment building, I just completely renovated, out of the construction loan that’s currently on it. If I refinance, let’s say for 1 million, I would ...

Currently looking to purchase a long-term rental and have heard of some of the low or no percent down options such as with creative financing.

While still low, the chances of success starting as a beginner are much greater as an agent than becoming one of the very rare highly successful wholesalers IMO.

Expect very low LTVs (we're talking like 40-60% down minimum), much higher rates, and very long close times for out of country financing. 

HI Pinny,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

In my Carolina Beach market you get solid 2/2s for 575,000 that gross $55,000 for example with pretty low HOA fees annually 7000.