My personal opinion of values is that if you're looking to get a predictable return on investment that you would be better off buying a legal duplex.

But to be honest you are better off having enough cash reserves, and a higher DP.

The population of Detroit has been decreasing like someone falling off a cliff  for over 20 years. 

She has the title to the property as it is fully paid off. 

There are lots of deals to be had at each meeting.There is another one based off of the FB group Metro Detroit Real Estate Investors which meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Mcveighs Pub in Troy from about 6-10. 

Can I do write off on that income as business expenses?

I was really caught off guard and told her that since the sale was complete, the contents were mine upon settlement. 

If you're just starting out and have limited funds house hacking is a great place to start.Simultaneously, work your tail off to get your W2 income up. 

To all my creative finance aficionados, I have a situation...I have a potential off-market deal in my hometown of Pittsburgh.

My broker's property management company is local to the area and very familiar and comfortable with this product type if you want hands off management.