From what I can see around here it is a landlord friendly state so when you turn your prop into a rental you should do well as long as the numbers are good.Acquisition is all about entry price.

Most importantly, their platform is not user friendly and has a time consuming learning curve.

I would, as a couple, consider each of your unique learning styles, leadership styles, and investment risk tolerance.Perhaps, consider finding an investor friendly Realtor you both like and trust to help you come to consensus.It's a process.To Your Success!

A friend years ago had over 40 inner city rowhouses.

Friendly reminder to anyone else reading to carefully review your PMA before you sign it and before you decide to change property management companies.  

I do not sell my model but I have a friend in the business who offers a much better model than Michael Blanks in my opinion.

My only experiences with Detroit area are through friends that purchased low priced homes there years ago also I am not qualified for advice on that front, but do have SFR, turnkey, and commercial experience and think those could be great options for you.

Imagine something as simple as deciding tomorrow to spend 3-6 months in Australia because it’s too cold here, or I haven’t been, or a friend dared me.

I've lost friends and family to substance abuse so it seemed like an opportunity to do some good and make money in the process.I negotiated a sweet deal, and was prepared to buy it myself, but a few of my clients expressed interest and I ended up helping two of them form a partnership.

Quote from @Carlyn Chism: Please share lenders who are low credit score friendly and or hard money lenders that are easy to work with, e.g. won’t tie your money up in draws.