(and the $5K properties aren't rehabs either...they're rent-ready).To the contrary, I would ENCOURAGE newbies to consider Detroit for investing purposes.

But, I would encourage you to join and become a active member as I would to all newbies or even novice who purchased less than 10 homes.

One developer friend is strongly encouraging me to do a project in the city.

The "fluffy" positive thinking can be used to ease people into exploring real estate investing, but all to often in recent years the former has abandoned the reality of bad things happening and has been molded into a prepackaged sales pitch that encourages people to embrace laziness in exchange for a credit card swipe.

They will wait for the additional money and consider it a bonus if they get some meaningful cash upfront.

This isn't very meaningful if you just a have a tiny amount into the deal.

While I can't help you with the Mgt. recommendations or other opportunities, I did want to encourage you to fill in your profile a little more and perhaps upload a personal image for your profile so we can more easily identify you around the site.You should also join the new Colorado Springs Group here on the site where you'll have an easier time networking with locals in your area.We're glad to have you and good luck!

So I come here for advice and info on how to possibly "encourage" them to make things right.What can be done besides collections or liens?

It's encouraging to have feedback I agree with, it shows I really am learning something through all of this.

Yet, we aren't allowed to do so and Obama the Chosen One wants to bankrupt the coal industry to encourage renewable alternatives.We are in very interesting times indeed.