The rent-to-price ratios in many neighborhoods are strong, and the city’s population is finally growing again after decades of decline.One thing that stands out to me is Detroit’s median home price—around $95k—which is far below comparable cities of its size in terms of population.

And yet the "problem" persists and grows........ 

A growing income stream is worth more--so I'd like to see growth so that there is a path to profit. 

This allows my portfolio to grow, keeps rents coming in, and keep my costs low.

That said, here are the actuals:Unit count: 13 offices (sizes range from 165sqft to 2,800 sqft - it's a local mom & pop type commercial building in an A-/ B+ town that's growing) Gross Rent: $20,801Expense Ratio: 50.7%NOI: $9,736 (year 1, after vacancy) ---Cash Flow: $2,536 / moCap Rate: 6.5%

Work your 9 to 5 for several years and in your free time grow your real estate business on the side.

Payoff debt, Streamline loans, or grow rental portfolio.There are many ways to raise funds for future projects.

Family immigrated to the US 1 month back. 3 children have found jobs at a nearly plant and the father will try to find a job.

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

As you start closing deals, you will need to reinvest your profits into mailing lists and other scalable activities to grow your business.