There are a lot of great resources here and around the web for people looking to invest in Birmingham.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Since my firm is an investor private client boutique, I do not share resources outside of my client base.

I know this is a big leap, but any advice, criticism, or resources are greatly appreciated.

HUD targets average rents for an area, so just like average school grades, this typically translates to Class C property rents.In our Metro Detroit market, the MAJORITY of the claims about getting higher than market rents can be traced to a Class D Neighborhood/Property. 

Do you have any resources on this strategy that you would recommend?

I've been a BP Featured Agent for many years, targeting multifamily investors and house-hackers.

Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

With all this information you get a total out of pocket estimate, net cash flow and total ROI, which takes into account estimated vacancy (~10%) and property management (15%) and a maintenance/repairs budget.They have target cash flow and ROI percentages for every market they are in, and if the numbers don't work out, that deal never makes to the investor. 

Our limited resources though will (probably?!)