It sounds like you’ve built a strong foundation, and now it’s time to make that money work for you. 

You mentioned the following: "Take a look at what markets you are planning on starting in and make sure it is a growing market where the appreciation is obvious (emphasis added)."

Purchase price: $81,000 Cash invested: $30,000 I acquired this property at an 11% cap rate, which provides strong immediate cash flow.

In conclusion: because Kiavi does not know or does not care about Taylor’s chronic ineptitude; because Kiavi has never bothered to put together an introductory email document to clients explaining the steps, requirements and responsibilities of the refinancing process; and because Kiavi does not bother to fix an obviously broken client portal website, it’s clear that the company does not strongly value customer experience and satisfaction.

These are what we call "A-class" markets—areas with strong fundamentals, high demand, and typically excellent long-term appreciation.

Detroit can be a fantastic market with strong cash flow and good appreciation potential, but it’s definitely a unique place with its own quirks.Starting with cash is a smart move, especially in Detroit, where local knowledge and relationships can make a huge difference.

Also, would you say Sacramento still has strong opportunities for buy-and-hold investors like myself looking to get started? 

With strong rental demand near hospitals and colleges, plus California’s pro-ADU laws making approvals easier, this strategy can be a game-changer.

It all depends how long you've had the relationship and how strong/promising it is.

As for a corporate rental you can also see strong rental income with a little less risk since you would be renting to a corporation and they would be on the lease.