My wife and I are in the process of starting a stem education center and I have leased a 1,200 sqft space that is apt for that which is at an upcoming shopping area. 

I'm a Michigan native looking to move back to start my portfolio but I haven't really spent too much time in Detroit and would love to hear people's experiences.

Hello I am new here, I want to know how to be a real estate agent here in biggerpockets?Thank you

We had an agreement and stuck to it, but there were often some rifts that didn't feel good. 

.- If you purchase a home with a VA loan by using an Agreement for sale / contract for deed that is the exception. 

With an owner-occupied loan, you can buy a house with 0-5% down and get 30-year fixed rate financing so you're not dealing with adjustable rates if rates go back up and not dealing with a balloon payment in 6-24 months which is plenty of time for an experienced investor but not a whole lot if you're new. 

A professional home inspection can help you avoid costly surprises by uncovering potential issues before you buy, renovate, or rent out a property.Key Areas an Inspection Should Cover:✅ Roof – The home's first line of defense.

Forming an LLC for your rental property can offer liability protection, but no real tax benefit.

Investment Info:Office Space commercial investment investment. 100's of completed projects, JC Beal Construction is nearly 100 years in business, Beal Properties manages well over 2000 doors all throughout Michigan and the Toledo, OH area.

An LLC is not free.