Other than just going in and looking at what's on Redfin.com and using the tools on here to evaluate a deal, is there anything else I can do on here?

Alternatively, if you can find a great GC who you trust, then you won't need anyone else.

Please make sure you have all the correct disclosures and everyone knows what's going on so you do not get in trouble or anyone else.  

If all else fails and we still end up with vacancy during the winter, start to market the unit earlier prior to turnover.

Those rentals debt serviced and also covered my California monthly rent (I know some of you may question paying someone else's mortgage) but at that time, I preferred the renting lifestyle which placed me much closer to work, my family, my clients, and friends.

Then you can't get that money back to re-invest when you want to deploy it somewhere else. 

. - Also, Section 8 is NOT what most investors think it is - or else demand would have caused the returns to drop.DM us if you'd like to discuss applying the above to Detroit market:)

I have no experience in real estate investing and don't want to waste my time in something and then end up somewhere else down the road and realize I should have started there.  

It can just be held in a savings account, no special account needed, but I always keep mine in an account separate from anything else.

I spoke to someone else!