A book I’m reading mentions “taxes” should be included in operating expenses but they don’t specify what type of taxes.All it says is “call your local county or look online at the county assessor’s page”No clue what that means, could someone clarify what taxes they’re referring to?

you should give a name to what you just said - portfolio management? 

@Bob Beach we've got a few local "mom & pop" sized PMC competitors that are infamous for similar behaviors.

Ryan, first find out what your local city ordinances are in regards to short term rentals. 

In addition, the rent is capped at the tenant's income and the local market rates, so it may be less than you would receive from a tenant who is not a Section 8 tenant.

I know the local market well and can guide you through the process of finding the right property or selling yours.

I want to connect with our local real estate professionals to expand network. 

It depends on the local laws but1.

I'm torn about investing local or going oos.

Yeah, the irony is the locals are the ones that will miss the not on the Detroit opportunity.