Michigan has a unique property tax structure that you should know to avoid bad assumptions.Overall, if you're buying this and willing to believe a wholesaler's claims about ARV and such, then you probably shouldn't be investing out-of-state because you're setting yourself up to be screwed.Either:1) Cut your teeth investing in your backyard2) Start building your OOS team BEFORE you buy anything3) Buy in the Ring Cities of Metro Detroit, which have less risk than the City of Detroit.You might want to follow our blog here on BP as we write extensively about the Metro Detroit market.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094-royal-rose-properties

Even Royal Oak, which I'd consider B, not gonna happen.

It is 2200 sq ft built around 2004 in Royal Ranch.

. - unless you choose to repatriate them.If you plan on holding properties in Canada as well, depending on your income from other sources, you may want a Canadian company in the mix as well.  

@Arthur Royale - I invest in the Atlanta and Charlotte markets and have a few thoughts for you.

Its a ways from Wayne State, a ways from UDM, a ways from Royal Oak.  

REIN offers an online course for hefty price I believe 700 or so thats very Canadian specific.

It was a royal PIA even with all our W2 and assets.  

Unfortunately after reading more and more about  whether there is a Canadian equivalent to a 1031, I haven't found anything that would allow me to protect my capital gains until another investment property has been purchased.

that's the way I understand it as well.NMLS is a royal pain.. if your actively lending you have to do whats called quarterly mortgage call reports on their system. and for someone like me who is clueless .. their website is so difficult..