They also have a ton of resources you have access to once you sign up. 

Move slow, ask lots of questions, and don't be afraid to pass on a deal that doesn't feel right.Feel free to reach out if you want some resources on the Detroit market.

Use your resources and do basic due diligence on all your deals.

Finally, are there any resources: podcasts, books, etc. that you'd recommend?

If there are any books, podcasts, or other resources that you’ve found invaluable, I’d love to hear your recommendations.And finally, if you could go back to when you were buying your first property, what’s the one piece of advice you wish someone had given you?

- What portion of the total budget should be allocated for marketing and insurance?

Here's a link to various resources for vetting some of your partners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13Z0B7mV--YRtVN3TJhez...

I've spent a lot of time looking at what resources are out there any honestly, my favorite is Pricelabs.  

While you shouldn’t categorize all tenants and it’s the landlords responsibility to properly screen, the tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property which combined will result in less time allocated towards management functions if self-performed or more favorable management fee structures if 3rd party management companies are utilized (which ties back to #1, as well).

Does anyone have any resources or contacts where we might get some guidance?