You won’t DIY, but you’ll get cash flow and start building equity.BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): If you’re open to learning about rehabs and managing contractors, this is a faster way to scale, though it’s more hands-on and capital intensive upfront.Next steps:Connect with a local Detroit real estate agent who works with investors — they’ll help you find properties that meet your criteria.Start networking with other Detroit investors for mentorship or partnerships.Run the numbers: even with great credit, make sure any loan you take is sustainable and leaves room for repairs, vacancies, and property management.With your credit and zero debt, banks will likely look at you favorably, so financing your first property shouldn’t be an issue — it’s mostly about choosing the right strategy for your risk tolerance and learning curve.If you want, I can outline a simple first-year roadmap for a beginner in Detroit that balances learning, cash flow, and scaling.

It's not a 1 armed scale. 

In other words I see a lot of uncertainty with that plan, compared to the condo.3) This one I think pencils out the best, and would let me scale the fastest too...

Depending on how and at what scale one does it, it could be applicable for predatory lending charges, or fraud, theft by swindle almost certainly, and on..... 

Start simple, get one property running smoothly, then scale from there.

A few tips for connecting and building toward those larger-scale goals:Start with like-minded investors: Focus on local real estate meetups, networking events, and online communities (like BiggerPockets).

BRRRR can work too, especially if you're comfortable doing light renovations, but it requires a bit more upfront planning and solid financing.Focus on properties close to home where you can stay hands-on early, and scale gradually

Is it helping you scale, or just adding more noise?"

A lot of people on BP will tell you how they scaled faster, but the part they leave out is that they cut a lot of corners. 

I work full time and we have a couple properties already, but now we’re getting more serious about scaling and doing it right.