Also, if you are given 3 weeks before bids are due, that would be a good time to check property-tax and other publicly available information, rather than trying to fade you bid after you've tied up the assets for a month. 

I get back to Detroit every few months for about a week at a time to check on projects and meet with clients.The city has come a LONG way and is undergoing a major revitalization effort.

I was in Home Depot buying custom blinds for my home last week and learned you can still order corded blinds if you want. 

I am now married and i quit drinking but it is still a great life.As far as credit goes, I checked it and I am at a 826 so doing good there.I had a higher than normal cc bill this month.

Check with your local city laws as they pertain to rentals.3.

@Ben Firstenberg I have no idea, but it would be good to check if you should / could file something anyway last year. 

I recommend checking out local meetups to grow your network and setting up keyword alerts to receive notifications about topics and areas of interest.Wishing you the best on your journey!

I encourage you to get involved, ask questions, be open to feedback, and allow other seasoned investors to help guide you along your journey of Real Estate Investing.I'd also check out local REIA meetings, this can be a great place to get to know other investors in your area and network with people.One other recommendation... do a JV with a seasoned investor so you can jump in the passenger seat to see how it's done first hand.

Credit Check or Financial Information: - [ ] Obtain and review the buyer's credit report or financial information.7.

I highly recommend checking out the market there.