Definitely don't overlook physical bulletin boards at the library, grocery store, or coffee shop; they still surprisingly generate leads here. 

Sometimes, a quick conversation about how both parties can streamline communication can yield surprisingly effective results.Have you tried setting up a shared digital workspace or platform where both you and the vendors can update the status of maintenance tasks.

The overruns weren't caused by the Land Bank or thir requirements, they were due to inevitable surprises when you do major renovations.Rcommend NOT focusing on Land Bank properties, instead look at everything on the market and buy the best BRRR property you can find.One last thing, many of the Land Bank properties are in Class D Neighborhoods:( VERY difficult to make these work as rentals or flip.If you'd like to chat more, DM us and check out the Interactive Map of Metro Detroit with color-coded Classes on our website - to make better decisions:)

Everyone talks about the excitement of the refinance — pulling cash out, locking in new terms, and getting ready to repeat the process.But here’s what I’ve seen a lot of investors forget:What happens after the refi matters just as much as before it.Once you refinance, your numbers change — your basis, your loan interest, and your depreciation schedule.Most people never revisit their books or update their records after closing, and it slowly creates a mess.You’d be surprised how often investors forget to:Recalculate depreciation based on new cost basisAdjust their loan amortization and interest deductionsTrack how much cash was actually pulled out vs. reinvestedThose little details might not seem important now, but they can cause major confusion (and extra taxes) down the line — especially when you go to sell or refinance again.The BRRRR method works beautifully if your backend systems stay clean.So when the refi funds hit, take a breather, update your records, and make sure your financials tell the full story.That’s how you stay scalable, organized, and audit-proof.Curious — how do you stay on top of your numbers after the refinance?

What surprised you most about the transition?

Treating them as “one applicant” without running both names is how you accidentally inherit someone with a surprise eviction, bad credit, or a criminal record.Run a full check on both — background + credit.Even if the spouse isn’t the income source, you still want to know who’s living there.

Expect a few surprises, but don’t panic when they happen.

That’s how you keep your margins and avoid surprises.

Just make sure the insurance fully covers wind and hail — that’s where most surprises happen.

New construction can be a great option since there are usually fewer surprises with a brand-new build.