Instead, focus on verified income and ensure applicants don’t owe previous landlords or have prior evictions.

That being said, if it provides me a significant advantage or a starting point, I think it would be foolish not to utilize it.Therefore, given these two different perspectives/starting points, I'd love to hear any potential advice on which strategies/niches to focus on first, and for which starting point.

Germantown has better cash flow potential but may require more hands-on management.

But if you get a major expense you could then potentially have a decent amount of debt.

It's the conclusion you came to before you wrote the post I know but bringing up the challenges might make you realize that you might have to offer a heck of a good deal to attract a potential partner.

But it's rapid price growth and sales activity could indicate a more volatile market, with the potential for corrections if demand slows as affordability becomes an issue.

Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. 

House hacking is an excellent strategy, especially with the potential to use an FHA loan to secure a property with a low down payment. 

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I focus solely on Detroit proper because, in my experience, the rent-to-price ratios, opportunities for value-add projects, and overall market potential are much stronger there.That said, Detroit is a nuanced market.