If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

In the beginning I'd recommend using a reputable GC, as you become more experienced you may (or may not) want to manage your project.personally before interviewing GC's I'd educate myself on Michigan contractors license laws and requirements.

Recognize the sponsor is at least as critical as the deal.  

Option 3 may sound tempting to you, but before considering that route I would interview prospective property managers and house-cleaning services in the area you are considering.

So be careful and make sure you interview the Expediter and that they have had success in obtaining the Letter of No Objection.As far as evidence that you need to gather, look up your buildings TAX Class.You will find it here: Building Information SearchHere you will see something that looks like this:NOTE that while this is a Dept of Buildings Web Portal, what I have circled in RED is the Department of FINANCE Building Classification.You may not have a CofO, but the Dept of Finance maybe taxing you as a 2 Family.

It features interviews with investors of various backgrounds, niches, and experience levels.2.

Listen to podcasts like the BP Rookie Podcast because they interview all newer people to the business so almost everything will be relevant for you.

I do my own due diligence and call all reference numbers, past landlords, and do an in person interview.

When you've looked at enough deals you recognize a deal when you see it.

To give you some perspective, I’ve interviewed or worked with over 50 lenders the past couple years and he’s only 1 of 2 total I recommend.