She walked away with $1,500 in hand, and we salvaged the deal, netting $8,500 in the process.That deal reinforced two crucial lessons: first, title issues can create unexpected hurdles, even in straightforward transactions.

Neither of which is happening with these out of state investors who believe section 8 is there path to early retirement. 

It sounds like you're on the right path to achieve the goal of 20 rentals. 

It's clear there are many paths to success in this market, and I hope our larger-scale project can find a way to contribute to Detroit's growth as well.Thank you for your time and consideration.

In CA, there used to be two different house numbers and it was straight forward to rent them as a separate unit.

So the numbers seem to support either.Just looking for some feedback as I continue to brainstorm a path to success.

Set a clear goal for your first property, find a mentor, and keep educating yourself—you're on the right path!

Thank you for that - it creates a clear path when its written down.

Owner setup the path split last month, so don't have income history.  

They’ll handle tenant screening, maintenance, and rent collection, ensuring things run smoothly while you focus on growing your portfolio.Ultimately, starting local and self-managing is a common path for new investors, but outsourcing property management or investing remotely can work well with the right systems in place.