I know Detroit and its neighborhoods very well as it was my hometown.

So, I didn't pursue it.I've also watched this process for my neighborhood.

Then shop around for the best price.

Or if you just want to grab some coffee sometime and talk shop we could do that too.

I am working on an article to compare different markets.As far as "becoming familiar with the rental market", I don't know if you mean the health of the rental market, the neighborhoods, or talking to property managers.

There is a 3/2 house at 1400 sq ft, and 4800 sq ft car shop and enclosed storage too.

He has an empty acre and a half lot in a high end neighborhood. 800k+ He seems extremely motivated.

(This will change in the future)The problem is neighborhoods that i want to live in due to school and work proximity have houses that sell well above this figure.Should l continue to live in my apartment which i pay 460 a month for (share with a roommate) and then look at this venture purely as an investment?

The subject is a short sale 3/2 1300 sq. ft. in a nice neighborhood a few blocks from the waterfront (Gulf of Mexico).

We bought when there was nothing in the neighborhood.