Thanks for the introduction, very excited to connect with you and discuss a bit more in depth on strategy and how we can work together!

I have not seen Detroit pop up too many times on here and this being a national/international forum the depth of knowledge on this specific market may be lacking. 

However for 9k that's a drop in the bucket for in depth knowledge like this..

(Happy to explain this in depth)2) Keeps comps steady and higher for sale values.3) Builder may own the lending company, so they can spread the cost around and not just take it at the development company.4) Builder may have an agreement with the bank/lender that shares some of the burden on the incentives.

I might be WAY off base here - but why not create an in-depth prompt on all of your scenarios with your favorite LLM?

There are some great webinars which go in depth to explain the details.

All depends on the depth and mix of the trades. 

I’ve heard a bit about rental properties and using them to build passive income over time, I’m mostly looking for advice on the must learn topics that will help me choose better assets and work towards an in-depth education on the subject.

Question 3 - Resale (appreciation)  Them's gamblers words.

For tools, BiggerPockets calculators are a solid start, and if you want more depth, look into Excel models like Zuber’s or REI Deal Analyzer.