I'm looking to build a strong network of like-minded people where we can help each other achieve our goals faster. 

The prices of homes in Metro Detroit are also rising faster than anywhere else in the country.

"Natural" remedies (borax, salt, D. earth) aren't going to help in the short term & in my experience, those buggers can breed faster than any of those things can kill them. 

Makes is easier and faster to deal with checks and such, but you're very much on your own to follow the rules.

Not quite sure at what point to go about it, but I would try to contact this tenant directly and see if you can basically get him to leave with minimal "moving fee", most likely it would be cheaper and faster for you, try to come from the helping point of view instead of the "mean landlord".Good luck!

The more you save on rent, utilities, etc, the faster you will save your down payment.I don't doubt that if you really want this, you can make it happen.

So Michael I know this was a long post, haha, but the point is I believe that if you have an economic engine generating a good amount of cash, it will help you obtain the passive cash-flow that you desire much faster.  

A bad PM will tank an investment faster than you can realize what is happening.

Do properties with sheds sell faster? 

And yes, you do have valid concerns, but I agree with what @Jordan Redar said - you can acquire property significantly faster with seller financing.