(though I know note investing is a different game).

Could anyone give me some tips about how to input the PMI in the expense side of the things on this online tool to better identify if this is the right deal for me?  

Ron Sohn I would try and troll local Meetup groups online in indy.

It’s a numbers game!

It has been going up 15% for the past couple years. https://www.weknowboise.com/blog/real-estate-market-trends/ That's not to say I want to 'bet' on appreciation, because I do not want to be playing that game.

I have also gone through various posts and online but I havent been finding the actual numbers gameIs there a specific value calculator like Bob talked about?

@Todd Simmons, plenty of flipping right now but all the flippers I see are local investors, much easier than doing from out of state which I'm sure some people are doing (like @Leo Furest), so if you want to get in the game here in Detroit make sure you have a great team otherwise your experience might be a bit painful. 

Looking online GC liscense seems to be a pretty reasonable process to achieve??

If you are just going to look online and try to find something that seems to fit the 1% you are likely to be rolling the dice.  

Along my journey to financial freedom i came across real estate as an investment vehicle to supply my life dreams of being able to attend all my kids games and still have a cash flow able to provide my dream life and goals.Trought my adult life my girlfriend and her family have stood by and watched me  change for the better. loving and supporting us while fighting there own battle.