Here are a few stats which should raise an eyebrow about Detroit $1 billion invested in more than 4,600 units of affordable housing over the past five years Job growth with more than 25,000 more Detroiters employed since 2014 A return to investment grade bond status for the first time since 2009Reductions in crime beating national trends, including the fewest homicides in 57 years Successfully hosting the largest ever NFL Draft at 775,000 people over three days In terms of starting out in Real Estate it also makes sense to invest in Detroit considering that the entry costs are low and if you plan to buy and hold, Section 8 makes for a great partner to insure steady rent payments.

It seems that many of these companies are accepting investment in return for unsecured loans and new capital is constantly being raised to pay off investor redemptions.

There will always be people who want to rent by one but I wouldn't count on one raising property values - I would in-fact assume the opposite.

Jerry Shen has raised the issue that concerns me most about bitcoin.  

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

This motivation lead me and a business partner to start Raise the Standard Property Management.

Combine that with insurance raising rates not just for dropping licensee count, but also to cover increased lawsuit risks.

Do you feel $100 is enough or should I raise it to $150 or even $200?

As we age much of a fear is being a burden to our children.When we are raising them we strive to provide for them.

I'm only saying they're not as prevalent as the ones that do not cash flow.I think you raise a great point Max, not the one your stating but the underlying that brings one to say or think such which is this "rainbows n fairy-farts" fantasy that there is some plethora of "ATM" investment real estate out there.