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Thanks guys, it's reassuring to find others in the know who hold a positive light to investing in Detroit, there are pleny of doom-and-gloomers out there, thats for sure!

If it's too much to ask an investor to buy half, consider enticing them by offering more of the rental income for the first year, if you can be in a position to do so.I've had mixed results working with family on real estate issues in times of need. 

The losses are suspended to future years.2) You may be purchasing the property but not have it in service till 2019 - which may not allow you to deductions in 20183) You may have net positive rental income.There are tax benefits to owning real estate.

I discussed my position and explained that if everyone expected payment for an inconvenience then every tenant would insure an inconvenience every month.

That lead me to looking for below market, distressed single units, in Chicago, in neighborhoods with a high rent demand, and that still seems like a decent idea but I'm not getting the return I'd like, but would still be netting positive.

I've seen a slowdown in action as well, in Middlesex County.

“In general, having more places for people to stay is a positive.

Hello bp, I'm working on a commercial project in NC for a Home Health Care Business seeking a 2nd lien holder position.

What do I need to be doing now to be in a position to buy in a few years?