Rentals boil down to how much do you net after paying principle, interest, taxes, insurance, and a maintenance reserve.  

If you're looking at Miami, let me know, about 30%-40% of buyers here are foreign and a lot of them get loans.

.- You will have to come out of pocket for the arears, fees etc, just to get into "contract" some times $20k or more and all you have as protection is the word of someone who's proven to be unreliable and a signed piece of paper... 

@Pranav PatelStarting your real estate journey with $50K saved and a strong income ahead is a fantastic position to be in.

We can also lend to both individuals and LLCs.I'd be happy to share my experience as both an investor and as a lender.

Supposedly, the CS program has you find folks looking to get their deals funded and as the CS "broker" you get to charge the buyer a % which gets paid at closing.

I'm looking for something in between a turnkey and a fixer upper.

100% nightmare tenant that will likely get surprise roommates and a zoo of unauthorized pets while they live there and then claim "oh I didn't know that was against the rules".

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.

Your story resonates with me and my partners, as we too ventured into Detroit's real estate market, albeit on a larger scale, and have faced some significant challenges.In the early days of COVID-19, my partners and I invested in land in Detroit's vibrant Corktown neighborhood with the intention of building 42 townhouses and a 72-unit rental building.