I went to a realestate seminar yesterday and quickly saw through the presenter's mind. before the free seminar concluded we were informed that it was a presentation provided by a trade like school.

Or did you conclude that it is not for you?

Theorectically any time you buy or sell a house you could be involved with a lawsuit, but to say oh don't buy houses because you could end up in court if so and so happens just is not practical advice.I have never heard of someone refusing to sell when there is an option, and not that it isn't something to process, but to conclude that sandwich options are a VERY RISKY investment because of this possibility seems kind of unfounded.There are risks involved with all investments and adequately and accurately assessing those risks versus the rewards is key to success in any endeavor.

I looked at the pros and cons of re-installing a ceiling fan and concluded:1.

The IRS has commented on the use or ROBS 401k for business financing and concluded that it is a legitimate use of retirement funds provided the rules are followed; therefore, it is important to work with at team of professionals that understand the rules at the time of plan set up as well as the ongoing annual compliance filings. 

If you hire a property manager (10% of rent), you're left with 3% of rent for maintenance/repairs/capital improvements/vacancies/legal fees/fines/nonpayment of rent/the list goes on & on.So in the end with your $278/mnth estimated payment, and estimated repairs, you conclude 3% of left over cashflow per month or $35.5 dollars or $414/yr.Now with me, I conclude with the original posters estimated $375/mnth and my estimated repairs he'll be left with about $100/yr.

I am curious to understand a little more about the market research you have done to conclude that Detroit is the market you would like to invest in.

All the expensive government studies have concluded that people will continue to die and leave messes.

I need to look around a little further before I conclude that is really the case.John Corey

Maybe they need a bit more training.If you conclude a deal with a seller and the listing agent was not up to the standard for the area then consider providing feedback to the seller.