When we actually look at the prices of Real Estate, that's not what we actually have seen.While I don't think one should take their personal experiences into account for fear of extrapolating a biased opinion, I see this scenario done ALL the time here on BP, especially when I see postings involving places like NYC where people are saying I wouldn't invest here because my personal experience shows that it is un-affordable.YES... that is true... it is un-affordable.... when you do it ALONE, by yourself.

I would look into T&H Reality.

it's actually a commercial building with residential lodging on the second floor.

courthouse steps is a business and a tough one.. risk/reward  and in many markets competition has stripped reality.

Hello Everyone,I am actually new to BiggerPockets and look forward to becoming a successful Real Estate Investor in Michigan.

Over communicate expectations and it becomes less of a surprise if/when it actually happens.

Once that is complete you actually purchase the new property from the EAT so it doesn't have to be a refi necessarily. 

Actually I am from Cleveland, just on the other side of the world now which makes things slightly more difficult lol.

And we've placed hundreds of clients into all of them depending on what their needs/priorities were.By the way there is actually an after end game as well that may appeal to her. 

I actually just purchased my first property last month and will have it rented out soon.