Duplex For Sale on ZillowInvestment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $375,000

Cash invested: $75,000

Lived here for 5 years while fixing.
Now ready t...

Though our design company has had quite a handful of new STR owners coming in from Wine Country and Coachella so I do know it is possible.If you haven’t already, definitely connect with a local agent who specializes in STRs someone who knows both the regulatory map and what guests are booking.And best of luck! 

Currently based in California, I’m on the hunt for a market that hits the sweet spot: meets the 1% rule, generates solid cash flow, and builds long-term equity.

My first agent was probably 75 years old and a super sweet lady who helped me buy my first home.

Quote from @Matthew Schumacher: Absolutely agree — the potential is massive.Right now, I’m exploring a few simple but powerful ways to use AI in real estate investing:Property scouting: Using AI + public data to surface areas with high permit activity, low crime, good schools — then overlaying maps to find sweet spots.Pricing analysis: Running AI models on list-to-sale ratios, DOM (days on market), and price trends to spot undervalued areas or neighborhoods heating up.Quarterly performance check-ins: Feeding financials into AI tools to flag underperformers or cash flow issues before they become a problem.Tax and financing optimization: Starting to test AI advisors to suggest tax strategies and compare loan terms — way faster than doing it manually.I’m also looking into setting up automations that pull in fresh data monthly — AI works best with up-to-date info.Totally agree — the earlier we learn and integrate, the more of an edge we’ll have.

Class B/C is the sweet spot if you're focused on cash flow and building a long term portfolio.

That’s a smart strategy right now, especially with so many traveling nurses and corporate clients looking for those midterm stays.Since you already have LTR experience, you’ll appreciate that MTRs hit a sweet spot between long- and short-term rentals — less turnover and management than STRs, but better cash flow than traditional leases.

You're doing great—here’s the short and sweet version:Park your money in a high-yield savings or T-bills so it’s safe but growing a bit.

People who did it wrong and weren't able to execute.If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

Pretty sweet arrangement!