Let’s connect and chat about potential opportunities—I may have some suggestions that could align with your goals!

If I don't do any of these courses, any other resources someone suggests for help in getting started on arbitrage? 

Detroit requires strong local relationships to navigate things like neighborhood nuances and property management effectively.

It couldn't hurt to call a couple attorneys right away to see what they say in terms of cost and suggestions for dealing with this quickly.In terms of mitigating any legal issues with your tenant be sure you are documenting every conversation you have had with the HOA in terms of asking them to make the necessary repairs.

Strongly suggest.

.$140k offer8% interest rate20% down8% management fee5% vacancy5% maintenance 5% cap exI haven't gotten insurance costs yet but it's been suggested that I plan for $2k per year. 

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How keep it legal of course but more importantly how to do if effectively.

There may some merits to investing upstate/western NY, but I would suggest doing some serious homework into eviction timelines, annual rent % increases, etc. 

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.