I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

From experience, finding a knowledgeable accountant is key for handling taxes effectively, especially when splitting expenses, claiming deductions, and managing depreciation.

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

you live and die by your sub contractor relationships.. this is the key in my mind.

@Johnny Lynum we did offer them an aggressive cash for keys amount to get them out as soon as possible.

Disclosure is the key.

I believe that mentorship and collaboration are key to success in this industry, and I'm here to learn from all of you and contribute where I can.If you're in the Charlotte area or have insights to share, I’d love to hear from you!

The investors that I work with in your position prefer to look more to turn key to find these deals. 

The key is to offer something different to the other homes, and be an attentive host, to get good reviews to boost OTA (Airbnb/vrbo) rankings. 

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.