You want to work with a QI that has a lot of experience with the CFTB. 

They are going to finance you based on your loan to value, experience, and liquidity. 

My aunt (who is not a successful real estate investor, but has some experience with flipping) says I shouldn't jump into a triplex because I'm too new.

Also MTR pricing software might not be effective yet because there are so many variables with properties its hard to truly comp and get an apples to apples comparison (without looking further into the property and the amenities that are covered)For example the pricing software will not know exactly which utilities are covered, how nice the furniture is, term of lease which can impact the rate, other amenities that is not uniform amongst MTR inventory.I recommend manually finding comps on Zillow.

Had a bad experience recently with a contractor.

Quick backstory on myself and my real estate experience: I am a Wholesaler/Investor in the Metro - Detroit area and I am about to start Direct mail for the first time.

I have zero experience, but my wife and I eat out a lot???"

From my experience, the most reputable/reliable GCs will charge for a scope of work and overall consultation/advice.

I was trying to be nice and just explain that you can't actually manage real estate if you have no money and no experience.

How has your experience been?