Making matters worse the investor with limited resources cannot recover as easily as the investor who makes the risky investment but does so knowing they can afford to take the L. 

(Only if you are SERIOUS about real estate as your wealth/career vehicle.)Make sure you join a brokerage that is large, established, and has a reputation for top performance and excellent training.Once you learn the basics and get out into the field to see the state of the market, you'll learn the price points and be able to know a good/great deal when you stumble across it.I have made some of my best (most lucrative) buys from meeting with a seller who wants to list, and when we discussed the price, I knew it fit my parameters, so I bought it! 

I am looking to convert the top unit (a 3 bedroom, 1 bath - close to hospitals) to a fully furnished unit for mid term rentals.

I’m looking to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and would greatly appreciate any resources or connections to professionals who conduct the required inspections.

I knew that most charities spend the biggest part of the donations on overhead and marketing and salaries of the top admin person/personal.

I've spent a lot of time looking at what resources are out there any honestly, my favorite is Pricelabs.  

The Bissell products are at the top of my favorites. 

If there are any books, podcasts, or other resources that you’ve found invaluable, I’d love to hear your recommendations.And finally, if you could go back to when you were buying your first property, what’s the one piece of advice you wish someone had given you?

However, you’ll need to handle all the paperwork, figure out which forms to file, and stay on top of compliance requirements like annual reports.

It's a huge win, and I admit, at the top end in terms of outcomes.Most deals are leaving $5,000 - $15,000 post-refinance but still nicely cash flowing.In short, yes, there's a lot of opportunity in Detroit but you really need to understand the market or work with folks that do.I'd be happy to chat with you or anyone else looking at the market there.