Watch out who  you tag up with to learn real estate, most don't have a clue but they will reach in your pockets. :)          

Just shop around online, look for properties similar to yours, add them to favorites and watch them to see how long it takes for them to rent.

Detroit provides the opportunity to buy low, collect solid income as you watch your investment grow in value every day. 

I loved watching them play

Need to watch out for utilities like water meter, electrical, gas, and sewer.

The latest example, we had a set out (Sheriff watches over as old tenant's stuff is removed from the property) on Dec 13th. 

I think this site may be geared a bit more toward the avid investor, rather that the weekend warrior type of investors with regular, RE carriersOn the other hand, for myself, watching the RE market is enjoyable for me.I have always attended open houses just to be nosey or nerdy, whichever you prefer. 

The #1 determinant is the Tenant Pool.If you don't believe us, try putting several Class D tenants in Class A apartment buildings and watch what happens.

The loss of priceless art, jewelry, autos, memorabilia and watches could often match or exceed the property values.

You have to watch out for properties that hit 1% or higher, but have cap ex and tenant issues.