I used to have CoStar with my previous company, but no longer have access. 

How high can housing prices in the City of Detroit go?

Just sell and pay off that loan or two.

That’s fine but how big is the gain?

This last year I've been trying to really learn the business and begin to market for properties.

Welcome to the site, Steve.

@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

That first deal after a break can feel like a big leap, but it sounds like a great opportunity.On financing, seller financing, private lenders, or portfolio loans from local banks could be worth exploring if you want alternatives to hard money.Excited to see how this deal goes for you.

This is a good chance to see how to put the software to work.

For a while I looked into medium size deals like 30-50 units in class B neighborhoods, but ultimately could not negotiate a deal to the point where it would have made financial sense.