Today, the door is boarded up and there is no glass in the upper-story windows.Nicole Lawrence, executive director of the Tenant Union Representative Network, said such deterioration tends to spread blight throughout neighborhoods, diminishing safe, affordable housing opportunities in communities where they’re most needed.

Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.

I cannot afford another above the $16,000 which is why I told her $15,000 was the budget.I also stated to let me know of any extra charges that come up so I can watch the number.

Areas like Ohio seem to be mentioned quite a bit on the message boards for better affordability.  

There are circumstances that having a low downpayment is beneficial, but personally, I'm not a fan of PMI if you can afford the 20%.

The issue we are running into is that lenders are not recognizing the excess amount he earns as income, therefore it looks like he will not be able to afford any loans that he would be approved for.

It was massive, around 5,000 sq.ft. and I remember thinking “how are we going to afford this?”

Focus on affordable markets, build a strong network, and continually educate yourself through books, podcasts, and deal analysis to steadily expand your portfolio.Good luck!

We all invest in real estate in order to make money, and keep in mind that someone who can only afford to live in a mobile home and seller-finance to buy the land is probably tight on funds. 

I've been able to afford my payments so far without much issue.