I'll definitely make the short trip out there here in a few weeks.

You have 100k and the objective of your move is to start in a location which can build passive income short term (within 5 years), not just long term wealth investments. 

Sounds like a short sale.

@Chai Jonn, depending on whether you're looking to learn about MFH or syndications as well, here's a short list of popular educators:1) Jake&Gino2) Rod Khleif3) Michael Blank4) David Lindhal5) Mark KennyFeel free to PM me if you'd like to discuss further.

Short answer- ALWAYS BE LOOKING FOR DEALS....

Long story short I have already filed for an EVICTION (2 months behind rent).It has been quite a terrible experience for me thus far although I know that it only goes up from here.

@Wes Short I primarily deal with buy and holds in the Bloomington area, but have done some flips in (one in progress right now).

They are also in higher rent areas, and very close to downtown - long story short, I feel confident about these properties renting easily and cash flowing well.My question is: how do you feel about the Royal Oak market in general?

How should you structure to get lender to fund deal for short term for 1yr ?

In a short answer: in my state of Connecticut if you're living in the house you only need home owners insurance.