Detroit has a mix of affordability and strong rental demand, with properties under $200k that can cash flow if approached correctly.

I closed one for a 2-unit on the West side last week.

Depends on the brokerage you have, but the one we use currently has a rate at 5.83% at 50% LTV.

I like Hemlane, which is advertised on here.

Survey property to make sure it is your tree no matter the fence line.  3.

I took out a mortgage on the property in November to help make repairs and rent it out.

Wise lenders have borrowers sign legal agreements and have them provide collateral that is worth more than the amount of the loan in case the borrower doesn't make the promised payments on the loan.

It's been 2.5 years since I purchased my first property and now that everything in my personal life has slowed down I'm back on the horse and ready to find my next investment.

A traditional bank will not give a line of credit even if there is significant equity because it boils down to being able to pay back the money. 

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.