I learned how to do many repairs myself, I showed all the homes myself, and I made it work.

The lender is pushing you to do this to get an FHA loan.

The key to success is understanding the nuances of the market—different neighborhoods perform very differently, and having a strong team on the ground is essential.If you’re interested, I’m happy to share some resources on investing in Detroit and what makes it work for BRRRR.

These groups are goldmines for finding mentors, reliable vendors, and other investors to learn from.Property ManagementChoosing the right property management company can make or break your experience.

Hi Batyr, welcome to the community!

Make sure you do your due diligence on that before you invest. 

Consider getting some genuine coaching to jump the learning curve.

Do not offer to pay more rent ever to make the deal happen.   

One of the biggest mistakes I see investors making is they forget to address things like HVAC, siding, etc when they have access to a hard money loan.

It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.