Great to have you on the site. 

The website 51west.properties also scores low on scam advisor ("owner is using a service to hide their identity, high number of suspicious websites on the server, registrar has a high % of spammers and fraud sites, website is (very) young, website appears to be hosted by a company with a bad reputation", all according to https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/51west.properties...)Trust your instincts. 

I didn't, and the people at Eagle Rock, who approved permits and necessary utility connections, were not very cooperative, which made the process more stressful than it had to be.I've seen lots listed on Zillow and the Aggressive Real Estate web site. 

Here are a few tips as you get started:Research the Market: Get to know different neighborhoods in Detroit.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I don't beleive this is true based on the IRS site stating you don't have to issue a 1099 if you are "not engaged in a trade or business."  

Quote from @Patricia Andriolo-Bull: Quote from @Lauren Kormylo: Update - Patricia and I have been working on it, and I contacted the admin of the nationwide scammer site I'm on. 

Pro Tip: Airbnb provides a level of protection if you end up with a "problem" tenant.

Find a realtor that preferably has some investment experience that you get along well with and keep an eye out on sites such as realtor, craigslist, etc.

Hello to all,I am new to the site and new to real estate.