They all have their pros and cons and you will never find the perfect one. 

Additionally, how should we go about finding this information?

Is there a way to find a mentor who I can shadow and learn about the deal process?

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

Whether you do that or not I don't think that will solve your problem (and I would generally recommend against it if it's a decent property as lots of Section 8 units together concentrates poverty and can bring a property down; yes there are plenty of good Section 8 tenants but we're speaking in aggregates here).The big thing you need to do is find a way to get all of the problem tenants out.

@Jennifer FernézFirst find out if they are on a lease and its terms.

People look to Detroit for cash flow, and you can definitely find it there, but the median price has also doubled in the last 5 years.I would not be surprised to see it double again in the coming 5+ years too.

Find a 2-4 unit place.

:Rick, I think online permits are limited to the items below that I pulled off the website: Request Electrical & Plumbing permit for new or replacement electrical & plumbing for single family/duplex homes I was looking for that as well, because someone told me to try it online, but couldn't find that option for an owner

If we find anything, no cashflow and only thing I'm banking on is home appreciation in future.