I think everyone is rooting for Detroit to succeed as a city.. but your right when I was doing bizz there Wayne county was about as dysfunctional as could be.. 200 rehabs since the first of the year is something.. thats averaging 40 a month.. that would take a monster man power operation thats for sure. 

Mainly, because structural issues can be a complete black hole of money, time, effort--and it can be very difficult (and costly) to anticipate just how much money, time, and effort they'll consume.First, you'll need to figure out what's causing the structural issues--it could be settlement at the footers caused by ground water, it could be wood rot or termites in a beam, it could be masonry degradation caused by water coming off the roof, it could be improper drainage of the roof, it could be tree roots degrading the foundation, it could be a plumber who cut out a critical joist to install a line 20 years ago, it could be improper construction, it could be any or all of those things, and it could be any number of other potential causes.

When you do buy a property, will you be prepared to manage it properly and prevent major losses by making rookie mistakes in the most heavily regulated state in the union?

I know and that’s what I’m trying to prevent.  

If you wanted a root canal, would you go to the dentist that has worked in the field full-time for ten years, or would you pick the cheaper dentist that does it as a side hustle?

This can prevent misunderstandings later.

Make sure to follow all legal procedures correctly and keep documentation of all communications and actions taken.In the long term, taking preventive measures from the start can help avoid similar non-payment issues in the future.

Is something going on that would prevent you from buying in the Summer?

Many will work on contingency, taking a percentage of the final claim amount.In the meantime, you'll want to secure the property to prevent vandalism, further damages, or injuries.

You can dig any roots in your yard .