When it comes down to it, let’s say that the child support income is less reliable than you initially thought, and you decide to evict a tenant and collect the balance due.

One thing that helped me when I started was getting super familiar with the local market and building a network of reliable folks (like other investors and contractors) who could make the process a lot smoother.Feel free to reach out if you have questions about investing in Michigan or want to compare notes.Best, Travis

Once you find a reliable partner for these there should be no issues having that trust and expectation. 

AND this is crazy important because--guessing, presuming, and assuming are not how you get to reliable numbers for a renovation. 

Sellers view cash offers as more reliable, which often leads to a smoother transaction.  

The second is a reliable tenant segment.

Have you managed to find reliable cleaners and contractors?

One thing is certain and that's a lack of reliable and quality housekeepers. 

Reliable local contacts, like property managers and contractors, can make or break an out-of-state investment.Happy to send some resources about the market if you want to reach out.Best,Travis

The key is understanding the neighborhoods and building a reliable team on the ground, but if you're willing to do the homework, Detroit can be a great market for long-term investment.Feel free to reach out if you want more info on Detroit or need help deciding on an area!