I have also listened to numerous webinars in the last year or so.

I am just trying to understand what elements of the tax code are specifically favorable to real estate, as opposed to other businesses.  

I have numerous duplexes available if you're looking for multi-family. 

I have recently ramped up my Direct mail campaign and I have been getting numerous mail backs due to vacancies.I have tried using "that's them" and other free resources to track down these home owners, but I have had no luck.

I thought about putting it on craigslist but was afraid that an unprofessional would let one of the element fall and cause major damage with it...

If your spouse is working even say a $40K a year job, 120-$150K household income gets you into numerous exclusive neighborhoods in Metro Detroit with little to no problem.Option two:Buy in the neighborhood you wish OUTSIDE the City and target areas to invest in Detroit or the surrounding suburbs.

They offer numerous accounting, tax, legal, estate planning etc. advice through their different companies and educational platforms.

I tend to agree with the age old expression "don't put all your eggs in one basket". this new tax bill is a prime example of why. they are proposing numerous changes that can and will impact returns for RE investors who invest in certain ways. it would suck if all your eggs were in buy and hold rentals and they decided to change the way your rental income was taxed. hence why you should diversify.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers numerous, valuable opportunities for small business owners.

@Matthew Parkhurst If your payment is $300/mo and you can only rent for $500/mo that doesn't leave much to cover taxes, insurance, and what will likely be numerous repair bills given the condition.The biggest red flag I see, however, is the fact that it's been listed for 458 days and nobody else grabbed it.