Here are a few tips as you get started:Research the Market: Get to know different neighborhoods in Detroit.

. - PRO TIP: many builders lose their license then create new company in name of wife or other relative/friend.2) Check Better Business Bureau, but don't assume all the complaints are legit. - If there area MANY, then that is a problem.

Some great tips I have learned over the years:  bump every property liability coverage from 300k to 1M. 

@Jay Hinrichsall the questions to ask / vetting tips that @Jonah Gunalda got are really good... but (and with the caveat that i do not invest in syndications) isn't the bottom line that he should KNOW anyone he invests with? 

@Kasondra Milton- hi there ...thanks ...Raised in the fairport area ...live on west coast now ..last summer I had to return to Roch area to help with a family illness  situation ...I stayed in a AIRBNB that was close to Strong hospital for 3 weeks ...in my search for places - I must say I was surprised at the lack of options ( at least at that time ) ...that being said - I agree with your comment about the fact that Greater  Roch  likely  wont  attract a large amount of renters consitently  ( outskirts  like  finger lakes are a diff story ) - thanks and good luck

I just want to make it work as renting the house will allow me to still save some money.Anyone have similar experience or any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Those products do exist.Here's some tips on how to find lenders that write this in Texas and for everyone else just in case it get's researched.1.

I would love tips on how to use this service effectively to identify the best properties that meet my criteria. 

@Ademisola LeemanWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Anyone on here have some tips on how to best use LinkedIn?