Real estate isn’t about doing everything—it’s about building systems and trusting others to help you grow."

It's determined by the nature of your arrangement, mostly by how much you control the employee's work.

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If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

@Henry Clark When counting units and sizes in step 1, should climate controlled units be excluded if someone was to only target the non climate controlled drive up market?

If there's a lot more headache- then I encourage you to implement or improve a Complete Household System, try to get SFR's with 6-11 bedrooms, no more than 3 rooms per 3/4-Full bathroom, and make sure there's one (not more than one) beautiful living room with a big screen TV. 

✅ Yes, IF:You have a system in place for cleaning and chemical balancing.You have a reliable team that can check thisYou market it properly (highlight it in photos and listing descriptions).🚫 Not Worth It IF:You don’t have a dedicated team or someone to balance for every turn.Your climate or guest demographic wouldn’t use it often enough to justify the cost.Make sure to have waivers, I ran into issues with people saying they got bacteria from it etc.

This is a significant potential benefit that can impact everything from security deposits to rent controls to eviction procedures. 

He has good systems in place 

Building a portfolio allows you to gain experience, develop systems, develop your own approach to managing properties etc.