You need income to qualify for loans, you can learn how to manage rentals well (something most landlords never do), you will figure out which communities/properties make the best investments, can earn an above-average paycheck, and may even find some investment properties before they hit the market.

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

If you can get in before a property hits the market, you can often negotiate a great win-win deal for everyone. 

Tremont is an excellent area with really high market rents and super high demand.  5000+ sq ft. is huge too, congratulations!

I have been digging into off market deals and it has been promising.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

What marketing efforts are they going to do outside of just posting in the MLS.

Plus you have no control when they do an exit, and you’re paying fees all over again to re enter into a new DST.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.