Whether you’re looking at SFHs, duplexes, or other properties, it’s important to pair on-paper data with boots-on-the-ground knowledge to really get a sense of values.If you’re considering anything serious in Detroit, I’d recommend connecting with someone who knows the market inside and out.

And if you’re ever looking for boots on the ground, I’ve got a great network of investor-savvy agents who specialize in the Austin area.I’m here if you want to talk specifics or need an extra pair of eyes on a deal you’re considering..

This is where smoke/CO detectors, grounding, electric garage door reversers, and other goodies came from.If the municipality performing the U&O calls out an item, Seller is stuck with resolving it either by fixing it or negotiating it with the buyer.

That’s what I’m talking about.. having people on the ground who know their turf and can spot trouble before it smacks you in the face.From what I’ve heard, outfits like Northwest Preferred Property Management or Umbrella Properties in Eugene aren’t just running the numbers.. they’ve seen the weird mid-season repairs and the tenant personalities you’ll never read about in a textbook.

They have no problem with in ground pools.

you can ask people on the ground there for referrals and then meet those referrals.buying a property is a big deal. 

There’s so much potential in real estate, and with your experience, I’m sure you’ll hit the ground running.This is an amazing community to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from others who have been where you are now.

I would echo what others have said - 100% start locally because you need to gain an appreciation for what it means to be an investor, understand the lifecycle of a deal and be on the ground to observe what's going on with renovations etc.

For new investors, I always try to ground them with the numbers. 

Then you would have to pursue all your back-rent through small claims court starting in March of 2021 but the tenant basically has a full year after the moratorium ends to pay it back, if they pay it back.I'm talking to my property manager and having the property manager's eviction attorney look into a possible eviction in September due to the fact that the tenant re-keyed the locks which is a direct violation of my lease agreement, and thereby is automatic grounds for termination / eviction.