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 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."  

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. 

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. 

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.

Don ,  you speak from experience and most folks on this site have ZERO experience with litigation. 

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

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

Site Civil and land use planning....I've been in the conversations for major clients that have both pursued an eminent domain against adjacent owners and have had takings due to eminent domain.