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Harsh Gupta How to get started with investing in a STR
18 February 2026 | 11 replies
If not this method then look into adding amenities to already low performing STR market properties.Another that is good once you get experience is doing boutique hotels. 
Vladimir Lukyanov Best strategies for screening Self employed applicants
29 January 2026 | 6 replies
Bank statements are a good start, but ATM/Zelle deposits need a little extra vetting.What we typically ask for:Last 3–6 months bank statements (sometimes 12 if it’s borderline)Last 2 years tax returns (or at least most recent) + Schedule C if applicableProof of active business (license/website/insurance/invoices)Landlord references + rent payment history (this matters a ton)Big thing for me is: do the deposits look steady and repeatable, and do they have enough cash reserves after bills to comfortably cover rent.If the income is there and it’s consistent month to month, self-employed doesn’t scare me — you just want to verify it the right way.
Cornelius Garland How I Run a Lean, Profitable Wholesaling Business in 2025
12 February 2026 | 16 replies
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31 January 2026 | 7 replies
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Christine Garnier Tax Lien Foreclosure Action vs Quitclaim Deed
4 February 2026 | 4 replies
Now, the next purchaser will have the redemption price tag of the earlier purchaser's liens added to the next purchaser's price tag.
Account Closed Tenant moved in adult child without my knowledge -
27 January 2026 | 22 replies
If the place looks good otherwise I would have him added after an application/background check.
Kristecia Estem New investor Huntsville, AL
20 February 2026 | 17 replies
Out-of-state investing from CA means your deal analysis becomes extra important.
Nick Cikity What city/ state is heating up?
28 January 2026 | 37 replies
$2.5B New Center by Henry Ford Health, Pistons owner and Michigan State Universityhttps://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/02/08/incredible-investment-in-our-city-25b-detroit-neighborhood-redevelopment-to-begin-in-2024/$1.5B Investment, 12,000 temp jobs, 6,000 New Jobs: District Detroit Developmenthttps://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2022/11/15/district-detroit-1-5b-development-to-include-housing-retail-hotels/69649853007/$1.4B Total as Hotel Added to Hudson Sitehttps://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/11/02/hudsons-site-hotel-plans-move-ahead-as-city-issues-permit/71426631007/$439M Gilbert Foundation investment in Detroithttps://www.henryfordmsu.org/news/september-2023/gilbert-family-foundation-announces-nick-gilbert-neurofibromatosis-research-institute$400M Investment, 517 New Jobs: Norway’s Nel Hydronhttps://businessfacilities.com/nel-hydrogen-will-build-400m-gigafactory-in-southeast-michigan#:~:text=In%20Southeast%20Michigan-,Nel%20Hydrogen%20Will%20Build%20%24400M%20Gigafactory%20In%20Southeast%20Michigan,green%20hydrogen%20using%20electrolyzer%20technology.$300M Huntington Place Renovations & New Detroit Hotel https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/huntington-place-renovations-new-hotel-deal-reached$200M Chase Investment in Detroithttps://www.axios.com/2023/09/28/detroit-rebound-jp-morgan-investment$44M Investment, 237 New Jobs: Bollinger Motorshttps://michauto.org/bollinger-motors-plans-44m-metro-detroit-investment/$21.5M Investment for Detroit west side Dexter Neighborhoodhttps://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/11/01/neighborhood-on-detroits-west-side-receives-more-than-215m-in-investments/$20.6M Investment, 186 New Jobs: BorgWarnerhttps://www.crainsdetroit.com/auto-suppliers/borgwarner-invest-206-million-create-186-jobs$11M, 200 New Jobs: Volkswagen Scout Brand Investment in Detroithttps://www.teslarati.com/volkswagen-scout-11-million-detroit-investment/New Detroit Developments to Be Excited Abouthttps://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/15-new-detroit-developments-to-be-excited-about-photos/Slideshow/32734721/327353923 International Companies Choose Detroithttps://www.detroitregionalpartnership.com/international-investment-comes-to-detroit-region/6 New Residential Developments in Detroithttps://detroitisit.com/6-new-residential-developments-in-detroit-to-know-about/Contact us with any questions you have.
Brian Leipold New to Investing in Real Estate
23 January 2026 | 5 replies
We started with a turnkey rental to learn the basics and build confidence, and now we’re beginning to explore more creative strategies, including seller financing, as we work toward adding our next property. 
Tyler George What Type of Property do you start with?
13 February 2026 | 19 replies
Better bang for your buck - chances are higher of getting some extra cash in your pocket every month once fully stabilized.