Pick your realtor wisely, avoid HOAs like the plague moving forward (when it comes to investments because of rules & regulations and lots of red tape).

This is not a wise investment.

Money wise, didn’t have much, but I could have focused on getting a good W2 job earlier in my life they would’ve allowed me to get a loan for my first property.

We’ve looked at several properties but have no idea what we’re getting into cost wise, for updates and general fix ups.

My advice is sound and the vast majority of Landlords would be wise to learn how to market themselves as pet-friendly, develop a process for screening both tenants and animals, and then learning how to monetize that. 

Are you in the Detroit area investment wise, or is just your primary there and your 3 SF's are in another state or area?

If allocations of that size would amount to a large portion of your wealth, it may not be a wise way to learn the ropes of Real Estate.

Is it wise to not withhold any taxes at this time so I can hold onto more of the profits or have them withhold now and have my accountant try and get some returns at the end of the year ?

As an individual I know what I bring to the table; yet, I get what you’re saying in regards to choosing partners wisely.

Well, it's not always wise to wait until the last second to book in-demand holidays.