Handy Pro Connection, LLC (Cyrus Gordon) came to me via a recommendation. 

They can offer support, share resources, and connect you with other landlords who’ve faced similar challenges.

would love to connect. best of luck on your journey.

Also, I’ll be in the area for the next two weeks and would love to connect with people in person.

We do have a pool but the heater hasn't been on until last month. 

Lastly, there will be no management fees!

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I used to live in Tokyo for 6 years and would like to find a reason to go back more regularly but let me know if you want to connect!

I’m eager to learn from those with experience and willing to put in the work to gain hands-on knowledge.I’d love to connect with others in the community—whether you’re seasoned investors or fellow beginners like me.Looking forward to any advice or insights you can share.Best regards,

I'll continue the strategy I've been using for the last 2-3 years, building small apartment buildings.