So rather than overemphasizing WHICH market to chose, emphasize finding the right mentor/coach/team because it is possible to fail in a good investment market when you do not know what you are doing and to succeed in a more challenging market when you do know what you are doing. 

On one hand, if a sponsor was that successful in flips (high margin, fast turn), they wouldn't need a fund.  

Every market can be invested in successfully.

It is not that good at the price point of DC or in my market (but better than my market).  

For my money, I'd look there and let the market bring you up.

Congratulations on your success and hope to see more of your stories. 

It's clear there are many paths to success in this market, and I hope our larger-scale project can find a way to contribute to Detroit's growth as well.Thank you for your time and consideration.

i had a lot of success with direct mail and actually a fair amount with email. 

,  occupancy rates, capex plans, competitor rental rate study, market study, etc.  

If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.