The only actual life experience I've heard of is Del Walmsey out of Houston and he charges something like $20,000 to join.

Quote from @Kaitlyn Beard: Quote from @Rob Chiang: what are the homes selling for out there? 

As at the time I purchased mine, it wanted looking too bad and I looked it up, found out it was city owned so I went ahead with the deal hoping the city was gonna either sell it soon or do something about it.

You say that you are investing out of state.

.✅ Replace or repair siding to keep moisture out.✅ Install new exterior doors & windows—huge for security & curb appeal.✅ Repair exterior trim & fascia—small details make a big difference.Pro Tip: If you’re working with a tight budget, focus on structural integrity first.

More and more I see buyers look online, drive out to the house, and then while sitting in front of the house, CALL. 

Raise fees on building permits, give tax credits on renovations.Suburban sprawl really hasn't been a good thing for the US.Of course, it's all about supply & demand.But, if you can figure out why more people want to live in Hazel Park (leading to teardowns & rebuilds) versus south Warren or Eastpointe (nothing happening) then you can make millions.

Have you tried it out?

You also could find a partner to do the operations so you can avoid the parts that stress you out.

My mother originally agreed for me to refi some money out of the equity of a house we co own but then she changed my mind after I signed the contract on the guesthouse.