I got a lawyer at the moment but they don't see to be too great regarding evictions and kind of unsure about the whole situation so will see if George Gibbs can provide some clarification on it.

Detroit has a mix of affordability and strong rental demand, with properties under $200k that can cash flow if approached correctly.

It seems that a mix of regulation on the legal side and taxation on the numbers side have changed the landscape.

Big things is be realistic on timing and maybe provide a mover and or storage unit deposit as they may not be able to figure that part out on their own.

If you want to do everything remotely, then I would recommend getting started with a TK provider that has all of their teams put together, but I would interview them in person.

I would look FAR AND WIDE for someone to do an investment property HELOC -OR- go to a bunch of banks and CUs (including who you bank with now) to find someone to provide an unsecured (or secured if you have other collateral) LOC to get rid of the high int debt.

When you say they were incompetent can you provide more feedback for novice investors. 

My latest blog - linked here  "UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA'S EVICTION PROCESS AND LAWS"  provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal requirements, timelines, and steps involved with Evictions in Florida.

I can see how starting with a 4-plex could provide better returns and learning opportunities without an overwhelming jump in complexity.

Im just trying to network and provide some value