Generally, I’ve heard there’s demand for both unfurnished long-term rentals (LTR) and furnished mid-term rentals (MTR) in Anaheim, but that’s very general and hearsay.If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to look at rental comps in your specific area of Anaheim.

If you are doing a full gut rehab. you should have plans drawn with specifications.

Is there a specific reason why you want a PI ? 

You can still have 2 FHA loans although specific conditions must be met. 

Does anyone have insight into specific investment strategies or markets favorable for beginners?

Even if you’re not necessarily looking to buy that specific house, the listing agent is often a good person to talk to since they’re already working with the type of properties you're interested in.One thing to understand about the Detroit market is that, given the low price points of many properties, agents often don’t make very much on these transactions.

I specifically work in Philadelphia, Bucks county, Montgomery county, and Delaware county. 

The main thing with a non-local lender is they might not fully understand the specific market dynamics of your area, which can sometimes affect appraisals or timelines.However, they might be able to provide lower rates or better terms than local lenders so it is worth looking into.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Let them know - as specifically as possible - what you are trying to achieve.