We do occasionally have families or professionals that come to look at our properties, but they realize they can get a much cheaper place a little further out from campus.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any recommendations for tax professionals who specialize in Detroit properties?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I was told if I could show a professional license such as a broker license I might get approved but the best option would be a Private Investigators license, otherwise, they didn't see any other path to approval for me or my company.

You will want to get a professional inspector and contractor that you trust to walk the property on the outside if you can't get in. 

If they have passive losses from the STR, they might be able to offset some of that W-2 income through the passive loss allowance or by qualifying as a real estate professional.

Even with a professional inspection you can't predict the future.

This post is directed toward professionals who know real estate in and out.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.