Overall, speaking from personal experience, Detroit makes for great market to enter, as there are a lot of things going for it at the moment.

This tends to be more mature platforms like Appfolio, Buildium, and Rentec Direct.I would recommend trying out free trials of each platform that checks all of your boxes, and give them a trial to see which feels best to you. 

I feel in this market it is difficult to get outsized returns (S&P seems very hot and might be hard to sustain 7%+ returns in long term.. but even if so, I’m risk adverse so would probably keep it my HYSA)I did run the numbers if I were to prepay $60,000 now and it appears the IRRs are lower (because of the higher cost basis).

If you have back rent, take the person to court and get a judgement and garnishment of wages. 

Pushing your wears on an new person who just asked a question is pretty low ball.  

(I haven't done this personally). 

I am in the DFW area and met them in person. 

I definitely feel your pain.  

I’ve flipped two personal homes, and just bought my first duplex.

Feel free to share your experiences and insights as I am eager to hear from those actively involved in the market.