We've worked on generating multiple lead sources that are now coming to fruition. 

@Jennifer Roberts We check multiple sources because many documents can be bought on line today; W2's, paystubs, even tax returns.

You're probably looking at a Class D property which will be very challenging to manage and make money on.The critical question to ask the seller is how much is it going to cost to rehab it so it passes City inspections.Recommend you search BiggerPockets for our Deep Dive series on Metro Detroit Ring Cities and city of Detroit neighborhoods.

@Jacob Beg as hard as it may be, you need to take responsibility as the source of the problem.

All you'd have to do to build a comfortable income is buy one duplex every year for five years that repeated the soundness of the one you're considering now and you'd have a monthly cash flow of $6,000 with a robust savings for repair and maintenance.You'd also have somewhere in the neighborhood of a half-million-dollar net worth, and all this without considering other sources of income like a W-2 or working spouse.

It's been one of the best sources of information and inspiration out there for real estate investing as far as I'm concerned.I've recently started listening again, and it feels like the recent episodes are a lot more focused on how successful Brandon and David are and how they're focusing on building their empires even more.

So- it really got me to thinking about my own kids, as much as this is my dream- and a great source of wealth, I don't want it to be an anchor around their neck.

3) Are there any good sources for buying construction supplies for a small but growing company? 

One source of cities to avoid is Neighborhood Scout's 100 most dangerous cities.Disaster Risk - Some parts of the country suffer frequent natural disasters.

Other than the fact they provide me with a place to live and the other is a source of income.