I was thinking painting it fire engine red (my walls are taupe, baseboard trim white, and floors oak stained walnut) and thought of painting the tongue and groove behind it white (or the taupe) as well, but not 100% sure on color scheme, as i want the FP to be the focal, and not have too many colors going on. the living room is decorated with tan/chocolate, hints of red etc....

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Gwynn Oak" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

My current prediction though is that Angel Oak will be the next Countrywide.

Originally posted by @Jonathan Taylor:@Mike Dymski thank you for the in-depth breakdown Just be careful because the IRS is looking more into this right nowhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2019/11/13/major-crackdown-on-conservation-easements-or-irs-bluff/ 

I originally started on the west side (Forest Park, Ashburton, Garwyn Oaks) with single family homes.

I agree with Keyonte, I think Royal Oak is a little priced out at this point.

I would suggest Detroit, Oak  park and Southfield are some of my favorites to invest in

Can't help you with STR, but if you want to talk LTR in Oak Grove/Clarksville give me a call.

@Trey Green ferndale and oak park have been money for me

I'm actually starting a bi-weekly meetup in Sherman Oaks at the Galleria.