It’s just not worth it in Detroit especially with the low price points. 

A low maintenance condo rentable to good tenants sounds like a good starting point to me.I’m 56 and reasonably setup for retirement, so real estate is a stabilizing diversifier for me.

Are the HML not good options or you believe that 75% is too low?

I've run into some issues where clients get a little anxious over a valuation that came in low or a condition comes up that is fairly minor. 

Several have mentioned utilizing low down payment second home loans for qualifying.

The Main St property in Grainfield, KS, offered a promising opportunity due to its low purchase price and strong potential for a high return after renovations.

Memphis has a relatively low cost of living, and that’s reflected in the property prices.

Everybody thinks they can paint because they can - you get a brush or a roller, a can of paint at Lowe's and away you go.

For example, if she can't visit the property, is she good at record keeping (so everything is organized at tax time) or finding vendors, comparing product prices, finding free or low cost items on Facebook marketplace to improve the rental)3. emergency fund.

Our builder is Bill Lowe, who we really like so far.