Third, check your state's civil laws to determine if maintenance costs can be assigned to the debtor by the lien holder. 

It is fine to pay your bills with it, but as soon as you received your pay-check pay.

Check out the BP's Real Estate Events & Happenings area as there's an event this week which will be covering the topic in Tampa, for Tampa region.

For mentors/coaches, check out local REI meetups here on Biggerpockets, Meetup.com, or Collin County REIA.

Listing photos were terrible, tenant vetting was lackadaisical, checks were sent to wrong addresses, tennants weren't properly vetted, charges for "mulch" and landscaping were charged but never physically carried out.

It’s been a good blend of cash flow and appreciation for me, and it might be worth checking out as part of your trip to the Midwest.If you want to chat more about Detroit, feel free to reach out.

If you are in 450K market, check comps to see what is selling for rehabbed properties in the market you will be flipping in.

Check the contract.

To mitigate risks, I strongly encourage getting a home inspection to fully understand what you're buying.If the property checks out, this area can be a great addition to your portfolio.

A friend advised me to check reviews online and look for someone local with experience in single-family homes.