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Paul Vachon

Detroit
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance Singapore, Detroit Free Press, Flipboard, Nasdaq, Realtor.com, GOBankingRates, National Retail Federation (NRF) and
Covers:  Retailing, business, automotive, urban development, supply chain, history, historic preservation, green living
Doesn't Cover: Health, technology, parenting
he/him; I'm a freelance writer and author. Voice over acting is also part of my skill set. I also enjoy photographing architecture, nature, and wildlife.

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Paul Vachon is a Detroit-based freelance writer, public speaker, and author. He writes for trade and consumer magazines.

He’s also written six books on Detroit history, and regularly revises guidebooks on Michigan travel.

In his spare time, Paul enjoys traveling, nature photography, and acting in community theatre. He also thinks having a map of the state on the back of his left hand is pretty cool.

Paul Vachon’s Journalist Portfolio

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The making of a million dollar event: Metro Detroit fundraising experts share strategies for high...

The making of a million dollar event: Metro Detroit fundraising experts share strategies for high...

About a dozen such affairs are especially dominant. The charities supported represent interests that are both…

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New life for Detroit's Grand Army of the Republic building

New life for Detroit's Grand Army of the Republic building

Paul Vachon : In Detroit, Michigan a once infrequent scene is becoming quite commonplace: the sight of histor…

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Moving the Needle on Green Innovation

Moving the Needle on Green Innovation

Paul Vachon Today's citizens benefit from a legacy of research about the relationship between urban green spa…

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Belle Isle Has Emerged From Neglect - but Its List of Needs is Daunting

Belle Isle Has Emerged From Neglect - but Its List of Needs is Daunting

Just the name Belle Isle evokes warm, nostalgic feelings. Almost any resident of southeast Michigan, regardle…

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Setting an Even Keel - Hour Detroit Magazine

Setting an Even Keel - Hour Detroit Magazine

Who says they don't make them like they used to? Not the faculty and staff at the Great Lakes Boat Building S…

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Winter Reading Guide 2017

Winter Reading Guide 2017

Tags: Inventory Management, Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Reg…

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Articles

How I Pay Zero Income Tax on My Rental Properties

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I’m a Landlord: How I Pay Zero Income Tax on My Rental Properties

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We’ve all heard the saying that nothing is certain but death and taxes. I haven’t yet found the secret to living a long life, but I do have good news to share regarding taxes. If you are contemplating purchasing a rental property or converting your home into a rental as I did, there are some things to consider that can help to minimize your tax bill. Not paying income taxes on your rental property means you need to minimize or eradicate your taxes on rental income.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I've always been a freelancer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was in college.

How is social media changing news?

On the positive side, it can be invaluable in promoting newly written stories. On the negative end, it often helps spread misinformation.

Awards

Writers Digest Writing Competition-honorable mention

2009 - Magazine Feature

My article "Detroit's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument" appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of The Chronicle, published by the Historical Society of Michigan. The article tells the story behind a monument in downtown Detroit honoring Michiganians who served in the Civil War.

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