There's a ton happening in the city and folks are finally starting to catch on.Detroit was also the fastest appreciating market in the country the other month, so it's clear folks are catching on!

@Kinnari Pandya  I look to invest in the fastest growing areas, wher epeople are moving TO, where construction is booming, rising tide raises all ships, etc. 

Jack your advice is spot on, 100% totally agree, excellent detail, but in the end, NONE of it will get your money back when and if the contractor failsAll the best 

I don't think Cleveland is unique for having bad renters, you just need to have an excellent team and property management in place.

It could increase your rental income potential.House hacking with a VA loan is an excellent way to get into another property with minimal upfront costs.Partnering on a multi-family could be a great step into larger investments.Here's our take: If you're committed to expanding your real estate portfolio, this could be a solid move.

@James you can also contact me for documents, excel sheets, and my system to scale your airbnb business.  

I wrote an Excel macro that did a CSV to IIF conversion that QB would read, and I believe there is software out there you can buy to do this, but it became cumbersome.

Compare selling vs keeping side by side in an excel file. 

You're not missing anything, it's a numbers game, you may have to look at 10 deals to find one that makes senseGood luck Excellent post!

Evaluate your days on market: As you do your research, you'll see what kinds of homes sell the fastest and the slowest.