I am looking into REI/meetups in my area and have been listening to the podcasts.

The leads are horrible and I've heard that some agents have had success getting out based on the new lawsuit selling one lead to multiple agents.

It depends on what your starting reserves are, but if you have enough for a down payment, I would look into DSCR loans for financing, as you can qualify based on the property's cash flow as opposed to your own personal income. 

I've also built and seen others build a lot of equity in that time.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: 1%-1.4% rule dealsROI: 10-14%Cash flow: $150-$300/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the "sweet spot" in Metro Detroit.

can put the property under due diligence and check with the county if its possible to get a variance for the multi and settle based upon that contingency 

It wasn't until I landed on the #RealEstateRookie podcast that my mind expanded and the real excitement that came with exploring my new found passion really grew.

Additionally, consider offering valuable insights and resources through blogs, webinars, or podcasts tailored to the investment community.

Choose your investments based on their growth potential and their risk.

The rent should be based on market conditions and the amount of money you need to collect for your business to remain viable and profitable at a level you are comfortable with.

We just chose decor that fit the idea of a nice lake house.Sometimes a place can just design itself based on location.