This is great advice. 

The advice I would give as a lender are these few options if you both are on mortgage.

Great advice thanks!!

Quote from @Casey Wilson: Hi there, I was wondering if any Detroit-metro experts from the PB community could offer advice on what areas in the Detroit-metro area might be worth exploring for rental properties (ranging from single family homes to 5+ unit apartment complexes).

Your mentor’s advice about starting with a rental property is solid, and a duplex could be a great option for house hacking.

@Paul Cijunelis This is great advice, I appreciate you letting me know!

This is all great advice!  

I’ve visited every other property I’ve considered in the past, so this is uncharted territory for me, and it feels a little out of my comfort zone.I’m considering putting it under contract sight unseen to lock it up, but I don’t want to make a rookie mistake here.I'm looking for some advice here.

Local Institutions: We’re curious about schools, community centers, and other amenities that make certain neighborhoods more appealing to tenants.Additionally, we’d love to connect with:Experienced real estate agents who know the market inside and out.We’re eager to learn and truly appreciate any insights, advice, or connections you can share.

Live in an area for 2-3 years, self-manage the property, and then relocate again, passing the baton to a property manager.I’d love to hear advice on any of these markets for making this approach a success!