👋 Hey everyone — I’m based in Southeast Michigan and my work focuses on helping out-of-state and remote investors acquire buy-and-hold properties with predictable returns and minimal surprises.A lot of the investors I support are relocating capital from higher-cost states, so my role is usually helping them understand:• neighborhood + school zone stability• realistic rent performance vs advertised rents• renovation scope and risk tolerance• long-term exit flexibilityMy approach is conservative — I care more about protecting downside than chasing numbers that only look good on paper.I’m here mainly to learn, contribute where I can, and connect with thoughtful investors who value strategy and risk awareness in their decision-making.If you invest remotely (or are considering Michigan), I’d love to hear what factors matter most to you when evaluating a market.

For residential properties under $500k, a streamlined engineering approach like KBKG's is typically the most cost-effective and practical choice, providing the necessary audit support at the right price point.

It is common practice for mortgage companies to later sell the already funded loan to a 3rd party like a hedge fund or a bank after the fact.

Travel nurses, corporate relocations, and contractors are common tenants, especially with the number of hospitals and logistics hubs around here.

If you’re going to accept a co-signer, the key is making sure their obligation is clean, enforceable, and not limited.A few best practices that have worked well for us:Use a separate Co-Signer / Guaranty Agreement.Don’t just list them on the lease as a “co-signer” without clarity.

In practice, they tend to:Anchor heavily to in-place NOIGive partial, not full, credit for projected rent increasesRequire clear evidence that the higher NOI is achievable and sustainableDeferred maintenance and condition usually show up through adjustments or effective NOI assumptions rather than a big swing in cap rate.

In California, this is unfortunately not a gray area, and the tenant’s threat has real leverage.Here is the clean, practical breakdown.1.

In practice, lenders are underwriting whether the sponsor can manage timing risk, liquidity and downside scenarios long before pricing or leverage become decisive.

do their taxes incorrectly and don't get caught, and what you wrote may be the practical reality of what people do.

This can be a practical middle ground.Option 3, Invest out of area while you keep renting locallyThis is common for W2 buyers who want to start building equity without stretching for a primary home in San Jose.