Happy to share lessons learned from out of state managing/investing if you have specific questions. 

Yes you also get appreciation, but when a total stock market index like  (IVV) returns 30% over the last year and 90% over the last 5, I have a hard time advising someone to buy a property for all cash to receive 5.3% along with the risk, property mgmt etc.  

 @Sofia Komrskova The biggest selling point for me is access to the existing network of IMTR relocation specialists which would take years to build up on my own and I have had zero luck on BP getting any feedback specifically for relocation specialists. 

The key is understanding the nuances of the program and making sure your property aligns with their inspection standards.In Detroit specifically, Section 8 tends to work best in C and C+ neighborhoods.

After aggressive encounters, many jurisdictions refuse to allow specific dogs to live in the area.

Met the tenant and advised I'll be raising the rent to $850 if she wanted to stay.

They just plug you into the conveyor belt of webinars and canned training that doesn't take them any time to create, but also isn't tailored to your specific situation. 

It’s good to budget for unforeseen expenses.Regarding PMI, it’s worth discussing directly with your loan servicer since many lenders require holding the property for a period or reaching specific equity thresholds before removal.If market rents are $2,200–$2,500, hiring a property manager could help you optimize rent while taking the burden of tenant screening off your plate.

But when you're really ready to put rubber to the road you have to start being more active in your education, seeking out specific information and really thinking through what that would look like for you.

How can we prove that any damage is caused by this specific tenant, given multiple residents in the property?