That said, Detroit is very much a block-by-block market, so understanding the dynamics of specific areas is critical.For professional investors (and even newer ones), Detroit’s future is bright if you approach it with the right strategy, solid due diligence, and an understanding of the challenges.

He had other projects that he committed to.Want to play a challenging game?

Buying two rentals in one year can be a challenge, but there are creative ways to make it happen:House Hack the Duplex: Buy the owner-occupied duplex first.

I find condos/townhomes to be easier to manage out of state because the HOA handles a lot of the maintenance, just be aware of condo fees and find a place that is reasonable like $300-400/mo or less if you are lucky.

@Jay Hinrichs @Jonathan Greene @Nicholas L.you have all helped me to really consider what type of challenge / path I want to get into, and all this information is excellent.

It's laborious, messy - but it was far less damaging/challenging than the photos found on the internet...even with plastered walls.  

Agree to allow the firm’s “entry level” attorneys handle your cases or as allowed by law their clerks?

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

My family also owned a construction company, so I have some experience in handling projects associated with real estate. 

I also probably wasn't as educated as I should have made myself, so I'm sure there were decisions that could have been handled better.Part of the reason I wasn't willing to deal with the hassles was because I had 3 young kids.