You just want to find a good company that understands the wholesale process.

I am in contract for a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other

Do you plan to flip it or hold as a rental? 

Hey Connor, Welcome to the Forums.Wishing you the best as you plan for your first rental.

I’m planning a trip to Birmingham in the next week or so to meet with agents, build my network, and hopefully find my first deal.If anyone has experience investing in Birmingham or has recommendations for agents, contractors, or lenders, I’d love to connect!

Every state has a slightly different process, and time frame for each step, so you may want to consult a Realtor for your state process.

It was 3 or 4 years planning , applying for waivers etc .

Each state might have different process.  

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I have a rental property in Detroit that I am looking to get certified, and have tried following the process on the Detroit Housing Commission website (https://www.dhcmi.org/landlord-faqs), which says " To list your property with the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), you can visit DHC’s Assisted Housing Division office located at 2211 Orleans, Detroit, Michigan 48207.