All Forum Posts by: Mike Cowper

Rubin,

Unfortunately I don't have answer to this, but I am curious as to why you are looking for the owner details? Are you trying to market to the owners?

Mike

I like @kerrybaird response - especially the part about the percentages. Figure out which range will give you the best return on your investment and then try to find a property at that range that fills a demand in the market. Also, once you are comfortable with the property you can always refinance and then leverage. 

Frank,

I'm excited for you and your interest in the Detroit market. I live in the Metro Detroit area and things are pretty positive from what I am seeing. Please send me a PM if you are interested in linking up with a pretty active group on the areas to potentially help smooth your transition. 

I am a newer investor but have made some pretty strong connections and think that we may be able to help one another if this is the market you decide to jump into. The city of Detroit has a lot of money to be made, but it is a treacherous area as I'm sure you've heard. The Metro area is much more stable (and safe!). 

Either way, your attitude is top notch!

Thank you everyone for reaching out! I feel extremely welcome and am excited to become and active member in this community. 

Hi Everyone!

I am just starting off my real estate career, but I have been thinking and talking about doing it for quite some time now. Since I graduated from college in 2004, I have been living a life of salesman ranging from copy machines to house molding to tax resources. Currently I am working full time as a pharmaceutical sales representative near where I live and I am spending all of my free time learning how to invest in my local market. I recently acquired my first investment property in November of 2014 and am excited to continue on this journey.

My personality is that of an extremely hard working, persistent, honest and positive person. I think these are the attributes that have made me successful in the past; not only in attaining goals but in developing a life that includes little stress and happy people. I have always been able to set my sights on something and then put everything I have into attaining those goals - I plan on doing to same in this next phase of my life.

Although still new, I am extremely open to anyone reaching out. I will offer any advice I can or just be someone to bounce ideas off of. I really believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I want to help raise the water.

I look forward to being a part of this community.

Mike Cowper