It’s still flying under the radar for a lot of investors, but the fundamentals are strong.Detroit offers:•Affordable Multifamily Options – You can still pick up 2-4 unit properties at prices well below most major markets, often with strong rent-to-price ratios.

I interact with first time house hackers / seasoned investors on a daily basis.

i've managed both OOS and in-person and both can be a pain but OOS is just harder for most new investors, period.

Yes lenders definitely have options for first time investors and first time buyers 

I understand if you’re going in with a partner and you don’t trust them enough to use TICs and insurance, but as a solo investor why?

And to answer your question, yes, DTI issues are usually why investors start using DSCR loans. 

It is also something that pushes investors out not because the foundation but many of the underground problems that it could cause such plumbing.So when you find a house with such issues you have to estimate for your worst scenario.Happy to connect and guide you more.

Or Cody Sperber with Clever Investors?

I help investors all over the metro locate deals. 

The best investors use both—leveraging technology to streamline the process while relying on their expertise to identify the nuances that software might miss.