I am new to the community but am looking to make moves in the Traverse City, MI area this fall. 

The ONLY time we would make cosmetic repairs in an occupied unit, is in the event of a sudden, damaging incident...a broken pipe, major sewer backup, tree falling through the roof, car crashing into the wall, etc.

Many can be untrustworthy and fall short with communication. 

Sports cars will be one of the quickest to fall. 

@Andrew Bang this is a good perspective to hear from a lender, as a lot of the BP community (at least us newbies) fall into the energetic, less money category. 

They do Facebook marketing, PPC.They use their GOOD name as a BRAND and they fall back on that good name reputation to make deals and get clients.

I've been running the numbers and looking at properties in Philadelphia, specifically; Mt Airy, West Philly/University City Area, East Falls, South Philly, Chestnut Hill, Manayunk, and Roxborough.

BiggerPockets Bootcamps are now live for the fall.

I have a couple of investment opportunities in the area of Beaver Falls.

Many on BP are focused on Reg D Rule 506b and 506c syndications, but your specific situation may not fall under those.