We ended up selling those properties. 

Why not use your IRA to just buy the property? 

Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.

There's no problems living next to your tenants, just tell them your the manager NOT the owner to avoid guilt tripping.You have to analyze the deal 1) while you're living there 2) when you move out.

My clients buy from wholesalers all the time.

This is just a brief post to give some insight into the local maintenance costs in the Metro Detroit area. 

You put on a new roof for $30K but the market won't pay you a $30K premium just because of it. 

If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.

Take over new units at the building as they come up (if a multifamily).  

Thanks for the warm welcomes!