It's going to feel like you're going nowhere for the first year or two or three...slow and steady still wins the race.

Banks by and large do not keep anything but portfolio loans and they will call those if they feel threatened.

I’ve been spending a lot of time on Bigger Pockets and reading articles to prepare myself before I begin - but I’m at the moment where I feel I am in a great spot to start.I’m interested in finding a fix & flip property in the Metro Detroit area that might offer a good opportunity.Any tips, tricks, or advice for a beginning flipper?

feel free to reach out anytime. 

Might not feel like much.

Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any other questions or would like to discuss a few other concerns you may run into during your remodel to Duplex your 1st floor unit into th basement.

Good luck and feel free to reach out with any questions! 

Reece,without full financials i cant advise much, but i'd be leary if the deal doesn't pencil at least ok while the current rents are in place. reason being is you'll still have your expenses (PITI+mgmt+repairs etc) until the units can vacate, no rent remodel, lease up again. with that much repair it feels like you have a LOT of DD before diving in.

I know my end goal is to get into real estate and become an investor, and I feel like college is holding me back.

Length of stay does not matter.You don't charge guest for longer stays.