Once you start going, you'll see who attracts the larger crowds with the experts of your interests.

Additionally, i'm not an expert in MFH but is 5% estimate on repairs a fair estimate since the landlord is in charge of maintaining the common area?  

In Massachusetts, you're allowed to send a rental increase notice (do it certified mail to prove they received the notice) for month-to-month leases with minimum 1-month notice and a day.

I am looking to connect with local experts in Detroit.

Do any experts from the area have some advice on how the market is doing?

Additionally, the plan is to open a second location at year five.I certainly do require an insurance expert, Alyssa.

I'm definitely not an expert, but I'd be happy to help if I can.  

They love the better economies of scale, they love the tax benefits, they love the idea of not having to be an expert on it all but just being able to focus and excel in one area, while also working on a team and contributing toward a unified goal. 

Does a profession like a "certified real estate planner" exist?

Your CPA cannot be expected to be an expert on lending guidelines as part of their general knowledge base and asking them to track your personal DTIs so you can qualify for lending would be a highly specialized separate engagement, not one that you should just expect them to keep in mind as they work on your projects and advise you on.