Whichever strategy you choose, ensure you're adhering to IRS rules about prohibited transactions and working with experienced professionals to structure deals properly.Regarding non-recourse hard money lenders in San Antonio, I don’t have specific recommendations.

Painting, for instance- an amatuer could take their time and paint a house over the course of a couple weeks and do a great job, but a professional crew could do the entire job in a day. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hey Kaleb, I have helped plenty of professionals from NY enter the Detroit market.

Quote from @Polat Caglayan: What do professional investors think about Detroit's course and future? 

Readers should seek professional advice.

However, the concept of a virtual office is a very useful tool that provides a professional fiscal and commercial address, as well as additional services such as mail handling, meeting rooms, and phone assistance.

Readers should seek professional advice.

That would probably require a professional. 

Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.