This will help you save and get in the door

If you’re just starting out, it helps to set up good systems right away so you don’t end up chasing tenants or juggling spreadsheets.

i have 1 property in Stamford and looked into Hartford 6+ years ago and decided not to invest there as I'm not local. 

I’d suggest diving into the BP calculators and podcasts to get comfortable with analyzing deals and strategies.

I built something cool around it (well a developer did), but I am the visionary and have closed 8 houses this year with it.

However, the thought of going into debt to start this adventure has caused my wife to not see my dream.

I can share insights and deep dive into each market for you. 

It sounds like you’ve already built a really strong skillset with marketing and leasing — and honestly, that’s a huge advantage when you transition into flips.

I’m evaluating a former car wash property in Metro Detroit:Just under 1 acre lot~4,000 sq ft building with multiple bays (9 ft clearance overhead doors)Zoned C4 “Multi Use Commercial”My concept is to convert it into multi-tenant flex space for auto-related businesses (detailing, tinting, wraps, light mods, etc.).I’d love to hear from anyone who has repurposed a car wash (or other single-use building) into something else.

A lot of new investors run into the “what’s the best first move?”