@Joe KimYes and you can also think it positively: you also have a new roof good for many years and you get some tax benefits too.

I am mentioning this is because if I ever needed some help from them financially in terms of repairs or emergencies, I would have the benefit of access to money without having to take out loans.

I am sure someone is investing in the Detroit market and when it turns around they will be in an excellent position to reap the benefits.

As a newbie, he might benefit from the security of not having a note to pay on a first property while he's getting his feet wet.  

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

So you found that the benefits of additional cash flow out-of-state exceeded the logistical issues and property management costs?  

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

@Zach I was actually thinking about getting a real estate license, however what are the benefits of doing this?

I'm sure there are people who actually benefit from the gurus, but common sense tells me the majority if not the preponderance don't.  

I would normally recommend, letting it adjust to your benefit.