We paid him in installments and we're at our final stopof rebuilding our entire kitchen and finishing up small details like filling upnail holes, bathroom vanity installs and etc.

Perhaps one level is just to clean up the unit and install new appliances.

Especially if you have a signed lease, proper notices delivered after non payment, and a tenant ledger.What was his case at the first hearing on why he did not owe rent?

If it was properly done, it's recorded and should be visible on the title report. 

Detail new installations, such as lighting fixtures or faucets.5.

Also, sent my coach and Peter (in FB group) some deals that I felt are worth looking at, but they kept denying my deals without even looking at them properly.

It's absolutely worth taking a deeper dive.I've been investing in Detroit proper since 2019 and have 12-doors there.

If you are just getting started, good insurance may be the better play.Assuming you have a large portfolio, you know how to manage an LLC properly, are willing to take on the added paperwork and expense, and are not piercing the corporate veil by having mortgages in your name, here are my reactions to your proposals. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

We just installed an AI text & dialing system which can handle real phone conversations and book meetings into a calendar.