Location has a lot to do with it as well.

I have a lot to figure out.

However to be VERY frank  I am like James Wise I was a RE agent and broker I made most of my valuable connections because of that.. not being an investor that no one has ever heard of or done business with.. this is why I really can't understand why there is such a negative bent towards being licensed Selling RE opened up ALL the doors to me.. without it I would just be another wholesaler flipper trying to make a 100k a year and think they hit the lotto  !!

. $20,000 is a lot to me.

I know that is a lot to ask for but I don't have anyone else that is a real estate pro or has any experience with multi unit analysis. 1.

It also has lower entry price points and cash flow.There's a lot to like about Detroit and I'm happy to send anyone some resources about the market there.That all said, out of state investing in general is tough.

Listing agents do A LOT up front, buyer's agents do a lot to get a buyer under contract and help with due dilligence. 

Budget has a lot to do with what an investor can do, but personally I prefer option b because the outcome is in my hands.

You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors.

I have both and the costs involved w/STR have gotten to be so high, it's a lot to bite off for your first time.