amazing brian , wouldn't have believed it had I not seen it. in my neck of the woods you can get those houses for a grand, no lie.of course the ones I'm talking about are basic 2/1 with only maybe 1200 sq ft. totally rehabbed they don't go for much over 30k. neighborhood considered the hood if you understand my terminology. man what a great job. miracles do happen don't they?

It may be better since you are new to real estate to do deals on your own first, but it is only one house, and in the grand scheme of things, may be worth the risk.

It's great and grand what you think it will be once all is done and running well, that's not how investing to get it there works, that's the incentive for having done such.

I’m in Ft worth, Arlington and Grand Prairie with single family.

If you're in Grand Rapids, check out RPOA investment group to accelerate your learning curve.

At least get an estimate on the work, a few grand now is small potatoes compared to a few higher % vacancy rate and smaller rental pool of applicants. 

In the grand stage of the U.S. housing market, low inventory levels continue to be the ultimate party crasher, leaving aspiring buyers with fewer choices than a vegan at a BBQ.With 1.13 million units for sale (which is a 1.7% drop from the previous month but a 0.9% rise from the same period last year), you might have to settle for a cardboard box or a cozy cave.

I currently own investment properties in Metro Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. 

We have 2 multifamily house in Brooklyn (family member investment, 1 unit owner occupied) we lost around 165 grand in 2 years cz 2 tenants decided to not pay and it took FOREVER to evict them. 

How great is that in the grand scheme of things?