Most cases don't go to trial, they settle, but you need to know the worst case scenario to determine if it's worth it to pursue.

Assume the worst and work for the best. 

DIY managing is usually best, so you learn enough to avoid getting taken advantage of if/when you hire a PMC in the future.Your challenge is learning enough to avoid lawsuits and costly mistakes!

For these, one needs expertise and experience to sift through low FICO score applicants to approve the "best of the worst".

I notice this as a common mistake I see a lot of new investors/flippers make.

In the worst part of Oakland I can find homes in the $600k area.

@Hamidou Keita Detroit is one of the best cities in the Midwest for investors, see chart below:Regarding, your first property, we've helped many OOS investors get started in Detroit with our logical approach to invest wisely and avoid critical mistakes.

For example, we replace every year a few driveways starting with the worst, because the majority of them is 60+ years old and like everything else they don't last forever.

I’d even take advice on people who have experience and can provide information based on their mistake buying multi family apartments. 

Even if the title was clear, and the original owner made some contractual mistake getting under contract with this creepy wholesaler I still would have passed.