There would still be the transaction (tax) effects if using it to purchase the propertyA non-gimmick situation however would be borrowing against your BTC in dollars so that you don't have to sell anything and see the tax/transaction effects. 

Maybe you pay them for their trouble and to avoid the lawsuit.

Whenever reducing tax is your primary motivation, real estate is not for you.

It also said we could hire kids as an employee to avoid self-employment tax.

Review the seller’s maintenance records to identify any existing issues or potential problems.Do your financial analysis to factor in the current rent, estimated vacancy rate, maintenance costs, property taxes, and insurance to determine the property's projected cash flow.

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But because Detroit has bad reputation in the media, I believe many investors would avoid it and I may have lesser competition, in comparison with Cleveland. 

You're looking in the right place because TX is going to appreciate much quicker over time but the cash flow won't be as much since the taxes are higher.

I don't think you'd have much luck going the eviction route as they seem to be bordering on the professional tenant side of things in terms of avoiding possessions. 

People prefer to stay in their comfort zone and avoid exploring the unfamiliar.