Running your own rental for 1-3units is always the best way to learn and understand more about the industry.

If you insist (perhaps) try a for a specific niche or theme maybe. who knows

I'd love your insights on which cities you think are ideal for multi-family properties, especially in states with landlord-friendly regulations.

Specifically, we're exploring whether constructing a duplex and triplex or two duplexes would be the most profitable option.

Each software has its strengths and weakness's depending on your personal style, and your specific company needs.Hope this helps, good luck!

Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

I've been hearing about problems in the insurance industry but this is my first time experiencing it personally.

I am a complete newbie to real estate and I'm looking to make a switch in my life and taking part in an industry that can set me up financially for the future and forward. 

Both are older homes, the 3/3 was renovated in the 80s.2/1 home is prime candidate for a tandem house out back or teardown and convert to Rowhome zoning, (properties were recently rezoned just across the alley tandem homes, ADU already zoned ok) 3/3 is newer, on a double lot, but my thinking is that I could hold these for a while, go through the rezoning process and sell both if/when the neighborhood continues to get hot enough for more density building, possibly work with a contractor friend of mine to get going in this direction, or try to do construction of tandem home behind 2/2 and then adu behind 3/3 home.Are there any resources for spreadsheets or analysis specifically in this realm/that I could show my financiers to calculate the projections on this?

And there are specific strategies to use when buying the property so that when you refinance it, you don't have to leave a lot of money into the deal.