If you haven't already, please join your Local Real Estate Investors Association.

Try going to local meetups and say the same thing you did in this post.

I wouldn't think so, but I would make it a point to be well versed in your local laws. 

I am hoping to use a local credit union to get a better rate + pament terms.for capex/vacancy etc. what %tage of my monthly rent should I take into account?

This is if you do all the management yourself, (basically buying yourself a part time job), ar good at marketing and interior design, and if your local government doesn’t flip the switch and ban STR or limit the ways you can use it. 

@Johnny Wolff how does your company confirm that local zoning ordinances allow boarding houses?

I was driven through 38111 zip code by a local, @Alex Craig and he explained street by street how different the houses, tenant base and rents were.

Immediately, I went and called a local pest control company to get a quote to take care of the issue. 

Does anyone have a recommendation for local Detroit RE attorneys for entry level investors in the Detroit area? 

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.