The NAR settlement was ridiculous and has only forced agents to do more paperwork and disclosures, but the vast majority of us are still working the same way.The law requires the agent to sign an agreement with you.

TD bank is the only major bank that I know of that does helocs on investment properties, and last I checked they would only go up to 65% of the value of your home.

Flexibility in Loan Terms: Josh offered a unique hybrid product that let my friend lock in a portion at a fixed rate while leaving the rest variable.

You MUST understand this as the suburbs are usually much nicer than the city.All of these challenges are why we have a map of Metro Detroit on our website with the cities in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties listed, as well as 183 Neighborhoods in Detroit.The majority of the 48235 zip code is Class C, the question is, do you understand what that means?

There have been a few people that have done Sub2’s that come on here bragging about it.. those that do come on here bragging about seem to be  helping someone promote their product/mentoring , have a product or mentoring they are trying to remote directly or indirectly themselves, or simply do not understand the landscape of Bigger Pockets site.

but the ones in OK neighborhoods need MAJOR, major rehabs to be safe and high quality - think another 50-100K on top of the purchase. 

I’d also look at local amenities, school districts (if targeting families), and proximity to major employers or transportation hubs.

They have very professional products, usually for less than $10 and with instructions on how to use the product.

Investment product marketers who claim to be GPs, GPs who claim “ownership”, insurance salesman who claim to be “financial advisors”, people who attended an executive training program claiming to have an MBA, what ever happened to honesty?  

Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..