To make connections with other investors, real estate experts, and possible partners, go to local real estate investing clubs, meetings, and networking events.Leads/Properties: Explore via a variety of channels, including direct mail marketing, networking events, and internet platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and MLS, to locate leads and properties.

if you just buy a standard LTR with a conventional mortgage, you'll be break even or negative in most markets, and your down payment will sit there doing nothing.i own a condo in Stamford, and i plan to start doing more in Fairfield County in 2025 when i have more time. 

@German Tapia here's some advice:1) Anyone that has to call themselves an expert - isn't.2) Many looking to help - are actually trying to sell you something (us included)3) Big difference between City of Detroit and Suburban Detroit area.

I want to give him benefit of the doubt but I can't help thinking that he is trying to break the lease given the clues that I have been given. 

Something as simple as not having blackout curtains can make or break a listing. 

Housing undersupply includes supply of land for development, which you obviously need to build a home.

Standard lessons include the inevitability of interesting challenges.

It will create moisture and mildew and open you to issues including possible lawsuits....So my advice is - don't do anything until this is no longer an issue....

It is usually simpler to hire someone to maintain the property and include the cost in the rent.

The problem that I see is the rent comp is very low so I might end up not breaking even but I am sure I will get equity later on.