There's a lot of buzz about properties that were bought in Brush Park and other areas like West Village that have had some unbelievable returns in the past decade.The local guys that have built some pretty tremendous returns in Detroit are doing turnkey flipping.

I will be in class today (brushing up on brokers test before taking it).

@Hud Hudson I would definitely brush up on the tenant screening, @Jay J. linked to a really great guide and you can find another good one here Best of luck!

I had asked if the fee would be applied toward rent, he had said no, and when I mentioned the legality of this, he brushed it off and told me he did not want to work with me anymore.Has anyone else had this experience, or am I sounding a bit over dramatic?

Initially it felt like I got the brush off.  

I chose to do it slightly differently to avoid a Heloc or 2nd mortgage encumbrance, so far I've paid zero interest and my numbers are going to be triple what your parents expect to spend.I have a credit forum if you or your parents would like to dig deeper but the basic brush strokes are these.1.

I recommend using a "truck brush" to apply the solutions and a pump sprayer to rinse.I'm not trying to be a "downer" here, but years of cigarette smoke can be as bad has having an actual fire in a home.

You never have to pick up a hammer or a paint brush, or even know someone that can.

Too many landlords just brush off their behavior under the claim, "it is just business and the lease says I am not responsible".

@Patrick Philip That's an awfully broad brush your gurus are painting with.