Are there specific metrics or tools you rely on?

Are you focusing on any specific industry withing CRI?

Instead of tying up your retirement funds, tapping into financing specifically designed for real estate investors can keep your portfolio diversified and your retirement intact.Leveraging your 401(k) is your personal decision, but framing it within the broader context of balancing risk, liquidity, and opportunity cost can clarify whether it’s the best tool for your goals.

Be prepared for the learning curve with Detroit—it’s rewarding but comes with its fair share of challenges.If you’d like more specific guidance or have questions, feel free to DM me.

Especially and more specifically those working in our financial arenas who are completely confused and oblivious to this type of transaction, because it does in fact occur.

It can be done but each situation is specific and would be underwritten to see the risk and what the exit strategy is. thats the key with shorter term loans - understanding what the borrowers exit is.

You point out specifically "... on forum run by his publisher." 

Rent control laws are market specific.

Building department can advise on specific next steps - municpal hearing and presentation of plans will be required in most cases. 

There is a web site that lists all the section 8 housing, so people might be also be looking there.