Long story short, so now I will be back to square one where I will be renting without owning any properties.  

SO many people here with opinions that know nothing about Detroit.

So even popular rent estimate tools seem a little inflated unless you're outpeforming the competition with what youre offering.

Starting small is okay; it's all about gaining experience and building from there.Networking is also super valuable, so get involved in local groups or forums (other than BiggerPockets).

I’m already aware of the popularity of Joshua Tree and Lake Tahoe, so I’m interested in hearing about other markets that are strong performers and investor-friendly in terms of regulations.Does anyone have insights on:Specific cities or regions where the permit process is more straightforward?

Threads on this topic here are 7 or 8 years old so a lot could've changed since then.I appreciate the helpCheers!

I agree with number 3 the most, as most of us who have been in the game for over 30 years will all say we shouldn't have sold so much.

I have tried to find potential syndicators by literally tracking down who bought apartments that I see clearly have new owners... but in each case, to date, the new owner appears to not be open to outside investors (and so far no local outfits), so that's not working out.

A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, so it is easy to find.If you have technical issues, send an email to [email protected] and someone will help you.

My interest rate is 7.1% so my mortgage is $1000 more than what this property can rent for right now now.