Pros - guaranteed rent, tenants stay longer on averageCons - more mgmt needed (lease violations), they tend to not take great care of properties (increase maintenance expense or deferred maintenance)

I would be very careful about what neighborhoods you invest in, though; Cleveland has some serious war zones. 

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

Your account structure depends on your goals for growth and if you plan to self-manage or hire a PM.

Most work with us, some do not.Be careful also as they may tell you to keep their security deposit as last month's rent.

We've also been riding the wave of low interest rates for years and now that rates have risen investors have to be a little more creative with their investment plans and take a longer term view of stabilizing the building to make it a nice cash flowing property.Where are we going to find more 2-4 unit properties?

Would love to hear what you’re focused on or planning!

I currently have a duplex in Milwaukee and am living in a single family home that I plan to turn into a SFH rental.

Still have to be careful though, with the block-by-block challenge, depending on the Class of Neighborhood.Also, be sure you understand the difference between the City of Detroit and the suburbs!

I’d also love to hear your predictions for how the real estate financing landscape might shift this year and how you plan to position yourself for success.