Both miss a whole lot of logic that needs to be there in order to represent the full scope of the picture.

I generally like the first picture to be an exterior picture for units like that, but I sincerely doubt that's the problem.

Detroit has one the highest rent to price ratios in the country…and we focus on the best balance of price/location within the area.Here is a picture of my portfolio if you/anyone is curious.

I have STR investors in Florida making 25% cash on cash returns, long term rental investors picking up properties directly off the MLS and cash flowing day 1 in various states, and house hackers completely removing their housing payment from the picture allowing them to save for for the next property.The beautiful thing about real estate is there are so many ways to succeed and a plethora of strategies depending on your comfort level and how active you want to be.

You'll ruminate over grudges and stew over things and ... for what... you can make money in residential rentals, but its not THAT much, given the bigger picture of having a happy fulfilling life. 

Our numbers above also account for CAPEX, Taxes and Maintenance to give a better long term picture of realistic cash flow.

If parking is a no-go (more on this below), then I don't even look at the pictures on the MLS unless the driveway can be expanded if it's a multifamily I'd like to buy or helping a friend buy.

That way my ad never changes.I have normal pictures and description copied from my Vrbo ad.

When you get your pictures.

I love the mindset you had going into your first deal—pushing through those nerves and staying focused on the bigger picture.