When investing in the City of Detroit, just know your stuff. 

Side note: yes, please ask me about the lumber market its my day job to understand that stuff!

This stuff really is so simple.

I wouldn't say buying more stuff for a tax write off is in any way a benefit though.

Good stuff on the deal side!

I’ve been looking up the expenses and stuff and actually did a drive by.

Put in a new support wall outside, new roof, fixed walk around porch, new HVAC system, 2 new bathrooms done in the historic style in one and not in the other, new water line,  new floors, fixed wall that was fallen 6 inches from second story to foundation, replaced termite damaged foundation beams, paint and cosmetic stuff, all new plumbing, lots more.

He has already started moving some of his stuffs to his new place since I had told him a month ago that we are not renewing the lease with him.

For considering deals, your buyers are going to want to know stuff like repairs that need to be made, condition of major things such as roof/HVAC/plumbing, property ARV (After Repair Value), a few comparable properties for the ARV you came up with, and plenty of quality pictures of the property.

The inspector will gloss over the not-so-important stuff, like missing cover plates, GFIs and the like.