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

I showed up at his door, determined to get this deal across the finish line.

We live in the front half and airbnb the private entrance 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room (hotel suite style) back half that is separated by a door that we deadbolt.

Keep in mind the neighbors may know who it is that's reporting them if they haven't been turned in before and all of a sudden they're getting citations and the house next door to them just changed hands, but that shouldn't stop you from cleaning up the block.I'm sorry you're dealing with this, at least they aren't your tenants but still a big issue.

Get your foot in the door by offering a commission above market, like 4% of the first year's rent.3.

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

Or a SFH that has a detached garage or work shed and convert it (running electrical and sewage might be expensive so do your due diligence).

That's why you do have to hold a certain standard for what you will and will not do or replace.

@Jonathan Greene Welp, as a realtor, I have no problem knocking on the door of the neighbors and getting all the T!

So I ended up investing in Detroit proper and built a 12-door rental portfolio.