I want to try and offset as much cost as possible without compromising quality so I’m looking for a GC mentor who could help me eat, breathe, sleep and wake GC lol.

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center. 

Maintenance and admins fees are high.

I've even seen agents that will finance repairs with a lien to maximize sales price for their seller.Who you work with matters and will mean the difference between a quality BRRR that cashflows or a property that doesn't work.I love to talk real estate.

Rents seem high and in demand as well.

Lots and lots of research.Price points also help, block quality, etc.

It's acceptable as an area though the flips I saw weren't great quality.  

@Mattin Hosh first, most cities in Metro Detroit have some type of rental property inspection every 2-3 years.It's not really a big deal 99% of the time - especially for owners who are NOT slumlords:)Also, a quick Google search will show that several states/cities are passing/considering similar legislation.One of the biggest mistakes we see newer investors making is NOT properly understanding Neighborhood/Property/Tenant Classes and naively assuming that any rental they buy will deliver Class A results.Read our copy & paste thoughts below and DM us if you'd like to dicuss more about the Detroit market:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Is this normal cost or high?

Years ago it was finding quality tenants.