I can't help on the mastermind front, but I did grow up in Central IL and can relate to the "something goes wrong with a property, now I'm spiraling, and this was all a terrible idea" feeling.

They have to sweep, mop etc.We charge $100 pet fee and that covers up to2 dogs.We use this for small breakage or losses. 

The downside of trying to get a mortgage after you have a rental is that you can't walk into any bank because they do not understand how to calculate DTI correctly. 

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $20,000 A fully renovated triplex with a three-bedroom and two-bathroom unit and two units with one bed and one bath.

Very interested in Rentals and wholesaling. im very excited to join this site - and would love to talk and learn more from you , I'm always eager to learn and meet new people . while I've been trying to get into the real estate world for a few years now - it's been a little bit tough, especially knowing where to start and how to go about it .

I'm looking to hire an architect who has experience with violations.

Now from what I know and understand yes its ilegal to sign contract with no intent to buy, at least listed properties.

@Jay Hinrichs the big downside of this is that more and more banks are growing wise to this, and don’t want it done.

Looking forward to attending more breakout sessions at BPCON this year and meeting more presenters just like Scott!

Are you seeing more investors stepping in to the Detroit market ?