Quote from @Joe Mills: You are exempt if you meet one of the following requirements:Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at onceIf those don't apply, then you must abide by Fair Housing and you must make reasonable accommodations for people with assistance animals.

I currently live in San Diego, Ca. but have been looking in the midwest, mainly Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, for properties.Hey Janet, I think you should look into the Columbus market.

Who knew about the condition of the wiring inside those old walls?

Specifically interested in the Detroit area as well.  

Hey @Sai Srija Edara, welcome to the BP Forum!

Now he has one under his belt he can go out and use that framework to do the next one and the next. 

AND I usually pay a little below market rent, but put a little into the cleanup or fix up of the property.

Thumbtack is like a Facebook group in that you'll see all the reviews in there 

Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership.

This is the best alternate to a stove top kettle.