I'm gonna have to start calling ya "Money-Bags Collin". 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

@Samantha Bartlett start attending local investor meetings:MREIOakland Real Estate InvestorsRenegade Detroit InvestorsWayne Real Estate Investors

From there, you can start comparing markets based on profitability, demand, and distance.

@Shaun OrtizMy first deal 19 years ago started as kind of a mess, but I got it cash flowing after a few months.

The project will start soon, and I believe it will take that long for the construction company to complete the work on all the buildings.I have landlord insurance with State Farm, which includes coverage for loss assessments that should cover this amount.

I've built my entire rental portfolio off of going direct to seller and starting the cycle of 1. sourcing my own deals 2. assigning 3. using assignment fees to build capital to buy more real estate and more marketing. 

I am finally taking the leap and ready to start my landlord journey but need help and tips into how to buy my first rental property 

Then plan a date to actively start looking to buy.

Hi All,My name is Michelle, I am a local long term SFH real estate investor in South Florida and am wanting to add on Section 8 investing in Detroit, Michigan.I currently am not knowledgeable on Section 8, but am educating myself.I am looking to connect with other Section 8 investors to see how they got started along with what resources they used to look at market trends, how to pick the specific hot bed to invest in Section 8, and advice I may need to know.Thank you in advance.