@Abel Curiel, When I first drove by this property in my initial search it caught my eye...out of the 100 or so properties i had on my initial list this is the only one that I had memorized the address of. 

First off, when I was doing my Zillow map search, it came up as in MS.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

I’m based in Columbus and own properties here, as well as in Cleveland and Hocking Hills.

I am based in Virginia and licensing requirements here seem manageable.

W-2 status isn’t a choice—the IRS determines it based on work conditions.

Here’s my perspective based on personal experience.For some context, I’ve been investing in real estate since 2019, primarily in Detroit, while living in California.

(he was able to close because the title search had already been done before the lien was registered) According to him he has never not paid them for previous work and he never said he wasn't going to pay them but as soon as they found out he was selling they filed.

It also prohibits adverse actions against employees based solely on the receipt of a notification regarding work authorization discrepancies. icpas.orgLLCs operating in Illinois should review and, if necessary, update their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these new regulations.The above is an excerpt for the Illinois REIA newsletter of 22 Feb 25

Quote from @Derrick Roland II: "but based on my pre-approval"  This is the most important phrase of your post.Where did you get that pre-approval?