The rust belt is defined as parts US (northeastern) that are characterized by declining industry, aging factories, and a falling population. 

It sounds like you are looking for an employee as defined by most taxing bodies.

Talk to your PM and tell them you are not happy with their response and see what they say (also define what you mean by slow as that can mean it took them weeks or that it took them 24 hours-for a water leak, they should respond immediately). 

I do not know how you define irrational.  

It defines a minimum net worth or income that investors must meet.There is a different category called "Sophisticated" for investors with knowledge and experience.

Check out some of things happening in Detroit in 2024:https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/Your first question shouldn't be WHERE to invest (that is #2 question), but HOW you will invest!

The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to get a rock solid lease and good insurance and make sure you keep your property maintained and provide all the safety equipment required by law.I only own one property atm and I don't even own the house I live in so I don't think the risk is worth the cost but once I get a few more properties I will definately get an LLC for my properties.

All these SINGULAR city charts/metric to INFER a MSA weight are best defined as GIGO, Garbage In garbage Out.

Here's some guidanceon finding your first deal:- Define Your Criteria- Explore Financing Options: Withyour budget for a down payment, you have several financing options to explore.Conventional loans typically require a 20-25% down payment, while FHA loans forowner-occupied multifamily properties may allow for a lower down payment,around 3.5%.

This is an extremely important point, because if there is no clear rules defined by each person, then it can be confusing and lead to anger or resentment between partners.