Sharing for those that need the info! Detroit Process for Rental Compliance-
Create an ELAPS (accela) account through the city of Detroit and register the property as a rental, below is that portal. The link below th...

Hey, all. Question for you experts...
Can a tradesperson build their own home in Minnesota, live in it for several months, and then sell as new construction? We are looking at a property that was being built by someo...

Where do you draw the line on excessive/obsessive due diligence?My family owns an apartment building that has a great rent roll history and has been a great property for years.  Another investor approached us and was ...

A friend of mine has a property management company and owns many buildings.  We recently received a notice from our city stating that they entered the unoccupied building and inspected it.  They sent a huge list of se...

I hired a contractor to renovate a commercial space into a daycare.  He quoted 4700.00 for new outlets and switches, and he quote 2900.00 for emergency exit lights with backup battery.Once he started the electrical, h...

I'm a Canadian investor investing long distance in a few cities in the US. I'm having problems with these 2 properties I'm rehabbing in Chicago.The way we approach a project like this is to get an inspector, get quote...

OK, being new to real estate I need the eyes of someone with experience.I get what this report is showing, but I am primarily concerned with the third page, point D: A permit is required for any of the following.... e...

Hi all -I am considering a property that has had fire incident about a year ago. From what I know, the tenant had to move out for about a month while they fixed up the kitchen. Everything looked fine when i walked thr...

Having my inspection on a 3-unit multi family house tomorrow in NYC. Would love any advice on what to look out for from experienced investors! Anything that inspectors sometimes miss and to ask about?

Have a 4500 sq ft custom house under contract with 10 day DD.Seller is refusing to allow access for roofer, plumber electrician, pool inspector, etc. Only wants to allow my home inspector. So we know there must be iss...