As a first-time investor, you might find it easier to start with properties built after 1975, as building codes improved significantly around this time, particularly regarding wiring and plumbing, which can reduce the number of surprises and costly repairs.

You will be surprised where plain ole grit will take you. 

Maybe you run into surprises during the remodel and blow the renovation budget.

They were clearly hoping that I’d fold, denied having lied, but (surprise!)

People look to Detroit for cash flow, and you can definitely find it there, but the median price has also doubled in the last 5 years.I would not be surprised to see it double again in the coming 5+ years too.

For instance, I would be surprised if she hadn't been late on rent before this.

Most know to make those private but not all do and you would be surprised what shows up on those.The bottom line is dig, dig, dig.

Spring Break time is our best time but surprisingly July is our second best month.  

I've tried everything and done everything "right" according to what everyone says (professional photos, changing rates, premier host, updating listing frequently)...well this was a surprise..."

I was surprised by that because they read like they are 100% AI.