If the rental is more than a day trip to visit schedule some time to inspect the rental in the first 1,3,6 months.

Then quick side trip to Rock of Gibraltar.   

As a general tip, work with PMs who have extensive experience with Section 8 so they can easily guide you.

There's nothing wrong with that and It's often impossible to jump from the lower tier properties to more expensive real estate after the first round trip because most fail to make a profit.

Maybe you just want to fix up places and do flips.I would consider reading this beginner's guide, it is a lot of information but will help you get a good over view of different niches, financing and education. 

Coming from oil and gas and healthcare, we’re new to this industry but driven by the same values that guide us in life: family, hard work, and dedication.

I want to make a network with agents that can give me access to distressed properties but having a harsh time on networking pls help me and guide me.

I am looking to invest in C+/B- areas for cash flow in Detroit.Last market which did not work out was Denver-everything is extremely expensive with little to no cash flow and minimal opportunity to value add and even with that little to no return.I picked Detroit cause I lived there for several years and still have family in Metro Detroit so make a trip there every year.Any thoughts on TurnKey companies that find wholesale deals, potentially help with rehab and also have PM's to manage?

It will either guide many to check the stats for themselves or to accept the overarching idea.

I have extensive experience there and more than happy to guide you through this.