that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

I’m looking to start out and connect with others that are in my market as well as the surrounding smaller cities such as Sanford and rocky mount.I’m looking to finally get some doors of my own as well as maybe do a couple flips.

One of the hardest pieces in starting out is finding a mentor that is already doing what you want to do or are trying to do. 

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Door knockingAs old-fashioned as it may sound, door-knocking is still a valuable strategy for finding off-market properties.

Maybe this is intentional and maybe it isn't, maybe what they would do is different than what you would do or envision.Also be aware that some deals are just recycled off MLS, so potentially you could have bought the same property for less, with less risk off MLS.   

Doors and WindowsInvestigate doors and windows for improper seals.

Yes 2 closets, minimum height requirement met, it's bigger than the bedroom than the other rooms that was considered a room, 1 window, and 1 door.

That said, I’m not completely closing the door on it.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.