But there is a real strong group of hard working folks that are keeping it from deteriorating into a pit of despair, lots of entrepreneurs and small businesses and with the industrial park we're slowly but surely attracting some job providers... we'll see what the next 5 years brings.

@Adam Philpot Loans with insurance companies often have attractive rates with long(er) terms and long(er) amortization periods but the prepay penalties take into account the cost of the loan for the remaining balance owed, which ultimately results in a much bigger penalty.

These are things near our lil slot shops but I know nothing of your neighborhood so these are pretty genericNail spa Pizza/Chinese food or some place that can give off an attractive smell of food.

I believe the house is truly worth $1,100/month and should be attractive to military folks and young professionals.

Here are a couple of steps I'm planning to take: 1) Rent the unit a bit lower than market to attract a larger pool of tenants. 2) Inspect the unit prior to move out and determine a SOW.

More hotels mean more volume means more opportunities to attract Airbnb guests. 

I would say- if your going to attract that client- you better have really good product, a really clean property etc.... you competing for everyone that can afford a 3 bedroom apartment in one of the nicer complexes in town. 

Are the rents in the new buildings higher and will your rental be attractive to people who want to live in that area but can't afford the high rent of the new places?

Sending a list of properties of motivated sellers is more attractive idea to me.

No, they probably won't work the high-crime, D-class areas, but there are plenty of pockets in Detroit that are attractive.