Key factors to consider include choosing a safe and appealing location and assembling a strong team of professionals to navigate the complexities of the project.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

Everything is expensive, downtown in particular, including real estate.

Get a laminated instructions sheet with images that says what you can and can’t flush and tape it to the inside door of the bathroom vanity and include another copy in their move-in welcome packet.

Didn't hear from him for a few months, and he presented a doctors bill for $6,000.

One notable project involved a complete renovation, including the addition of 3 full bathrooms and 4 rooms starting from scratch.On each flip, I've generated profits ranging from $30,000 to $80,000.

It's $25,000 for 12 months of coaching, including meet ups where they introduce to private money lenders etc. 

To make connections with other investors, real estate experts, and possible partners, go to local real estate investing clubs, meetings, and networking events.Leads/Properties: Explore via a variety of channels, including direct mail marketing, networking events, and internet platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and MLS, to locate leads and properties.

Ultimately, it seems like it is purely up to me whether I would like to build a relationship with anyone in the group and whether I will get anything worthwhile out of the group based on what I put into the connections present in the group. 

@German Tapia here's some advice:1) Anyone that has to call themselves an expert - isn't.2) Many looking to help - are actually trying to sell you something (us included)3) Big difference between City of Detroit and Suburban Detroit area.