It is considered to be one of the most landlord friendly states and also one of the most property tax friendly states.I would do some research on the local judge for whatever area you invest.

@Todd MacDonald how likely is your relationship with the "ex" to stay friendly or will it deteriorate more over time?

Quote from @Lars Hartvig Kristiansen: I have recently bought my first two properties in MI and have been fortunate enough to have found a team that, while largely separate individuals they all know each other and work together.

The challenge is I don’t have any capital upfront, so I need beginner-friendly ways to start generating income.Some options I’ve been considering:1.

The funds in this case were likely held in their individual name, and a death, bankruptcy, or other could affect the ability to close out and complete the 1031 exchange.The safety and protection of exchange funds should be of utmost importance, which is why you should always work with a qualified intermediary that has some sort of regulatory oversight; not just an internal audit or something, but real regulatory oversight with an outside, independent regulatory audit. 

I'm using the heck out of virtual accounts and virtual cards, which is helping keep my finances much more organized for each individual property.

A friend and mentor of mine is a real estate attorney genius and manages a literal $1B+ portfolio across broad asset classes including: restaurants, 500unit+ mixed use developments, hotels, storage spaces and hundred year land leases..they are refinancing several building at +/- 5.5% At scale - the impact is monumental.

A lot of flippers I talk to say their biggest headache is either slow funding or lenders who don’t understand rehab timelines.
If you’re flipping this year, what’s been your biggest pain point?

Lower taxes, more landlord-friendly laws, and plenty of value-add opportunities.Both markets can work really well — it just depends on your personal preference and what kind of investing style fits you best.

But you do it, you take the call, to his credit he's always a friendly guy and decent to talk to which may be why you get sucked into thinking "well maybe this time.....".