Excited to learn if this could be a viable direction to explore and grateful for any advice or help anyone can offer for how to get started.

I like starting in the Midwest because it's affordable and offers good cash flow.

As of November 2023, Fannie Mae offers a great 5% down conventional loan on multi-families.

They were offering wayyy above market 

@Joe WoodI agree with @Brian Eastman, the taxes from a $100K distribution would be high.

Wholesaling is doable outside the market but you will have a hard time knowing what to offer and selling deals.

Secondly their quality is really good for the price.

Sit down with a few loan officers and see what they have to offer. 

With low prices, high demand for rental properties, strong potential for appreciation, tax incentives, and renovation opportunities, investors should consider Detroit to diversify their real estate portfolio.

It’s important to carefully analyze the numbers to ensure you’re getting a good return on investment.Appreciation: Tallahassee has seen steady appreciation, but it's not as fast-growing as some other Florida markets like Tampa or Orlando.Alternatives NearbyIf you’re finding Tallahassee a bit pricey, consider looking at other nearby markets that might offer better value:Alabama: Cities like Birmingham and Huntsville are close by and can offer more affordable purchase prices with strong rental demand and high ROI potential.