Rod is an ACTIVE mentor, which takes a lot of time/energy. 

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?  

Quote from @Ryan Pham: Is there a reliable way for to est income of a furnish / short term / airbnb  incomevs long time income ( I know this can be est looking at comparable posting in same area )I have a 3 bed / 1 bath small townhome ( hoa approved ) I like to try to fully furnish and do airbnb / fully furnish rentalThis unit is 1 mile from Banner Desert Medical Center ( traveling nurse ?

Hi Drew - I understand that Detroit is hyperlocal and can differ st by st.

At the same time exchange phone numbers .

And, if you are going to buy someone's time and expertise to train you, DO THE WORK. 

@Jose Martinez if $8500 per month was your cash flow number and you have reached it then it is time to start paying down the debt. 

I will message you and we can pick a time.  

If your goal is financial freedom, which is a long-term goal, not so much.Financial freedom is a long-term proposition, not a one-time event.

You might be better off finding a long term tenant for the time being.