A thorough screening process can include background and credit checks, employment and income verification, and rental history review, ensuring that you select tenants who are financially stable, trustworthy, and likely to uphold their lease agreements.

Your best bet in this situation is to have rent cover the included utilities.

While the mix of business and friendship requires clear expectations and contracts, it offers a unique chance for collaboration with someone trustworthy.

We don't recommend turnkey here as not aware of any Detroit area trustworthy turnkey providers. 

That can only be done locally, so you need a trustworthy team.

Any advice  Your best bet is to look for a local Loan Officer to the area.  

As far as I know, DSCR HELOCs do not exist and most of the trustworthy outlets I'm also aware of put 2nd HELOANs (DSCR) on pause.

A Home Improvement or Renovation loan is likely the best bet.

My bet is they are paying the pro $650 (which is super high already) and pocketing a "fee" for the difference.

Your investing selections should be informed by thorough financial analysis because markets can fluctuate greatly.Joining local real estate meetings, networking with local real estate investors, or using internet platforms for contractor ratings may all be useful when looking for a trustworthy general contractor.