Every where you turn there are STRs going up on the market fully furnished because they couldn't pay the mortgage and bills with the rental income. 

@Kwanza Price tips for managing contractors:1.

Hi Joshua and welcome to the forums.

The quality of answers to your are directly correlated to the quality of your questions asked.  

We did a couple recent ones that were on market, fixed them up and got them to market after the remodel with a profit.

The site has changed tremendously. 

My materials come from distributors that don't sell to the public.

Prices in Detroit are likely to keep going up.

On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

Simply start by introducing yourself and why you’re interested in the business.