All said, you will find many folks within these forums that are strong promoters of self-directed IRAs.

Now after we hired them I am seeing folks say not to.

Also how do folks feel about Real Estate buyers who aren't investing for maximum Cash-flow, but instead investing for long-term equity, appreciation, and eventual cash-flow?

@Jonah Gunalda you fit the profile of a large segment of the passive investing community--someone who has a good income from something they are really good at, and would like exposure to real estate in their investment portfolio without distracting them from that very vocation that put them in the position to make such an investment in the first place.There probably isn't a "typical" profile of folks who do not and would not invest in syndications. 

Many folks feel that a one year hold is sufficient. 

Also, I have heard success stories of folks finding good contractors at the home improvement stores early in the AM.

The folks who are placing families affected by a need for an insurance claim have an "inbox" that is overflowing.

It's a huge win, and I admit, at the top end in terms of outcomes.Most deals are leaving $5,000 - $15,000 post-refinance but still nicely cash flowing.In short, yes, there's a lot of opportunity in Detroit but you really need to understand the market or work with folks that do.I'd be happy to chat with you or anyone else looking at the market there.

(Figuratively) BP sure has seen the hang em high folks come out.. what I find amazing though is once queried those same folks admit to not really knowing what they invested in..

I went through their website, social media, and looked up some of the folks that work for them.