I do understand that this strategy will mean lower returns as well. 

Nik, I'm not sure I understand the question, but if I'm on the right track I would say that unknown issues.

I understand what you're describing about your wife - does she try to help her investors find a home, rehab it, place a tenant and then try to flip it, or does she manage the property for the investors to provide true hands-off, passive investing?

Hard to get any kind of support, and when you do, you can barely understand them.

I understand the difference between the two and I really do not want to go the lease route.  

Jerome's change of tune last meeting tells me he understands this.

If you are not familiar with the process I would look at articles/videos to understand the process.

My goal is to leverage the benefits of real estate investing to build wealth and create passive income streams for the long term.While I'm eager to dive into the world of real estate, I recognize the value of learning from experienced investors and mentors who have walked this path before me.

Class A areas adjacent to Class F areas makes it difficult to understand the quality of the area you are buying into.

Out-of-Town Buyers: I understand the unique needs of buyers looking to relocate or invest in Northern Michigan from afar as I personally went through the process when we moved to Traverse City in 2017.