I would just say that before you go full scale, get an attorney to order a full title search and do a proper review. 

It should be cash flow positive once you leave the property, again you must know how to properly run numbers.

: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.

I suppose this is a good problem to have, but the liability potential has me convinced I need to speak with a proper lawyer and CPA professional.I have read through Garret Sutton's first book (Start Your Own Corporation).

In addition to joining the seller to the buyer at the hip for several years/decades when the seller wants a clean break, the properly-discounted, risk-weighted, money to be received by the seller is less than the immediate sale price.

Criminals and homeless will typically move on to an easier target.It is better to spend $1,000 - $2,000 to properly secure the property than to continually deal with these problems and expenses.

My opinion is don't try this in Detroit proper. 

Trying to find quality subcontractors and writing proper contracts I would not recommend for somebody outside of the construction industry.

It may make you feel better that you have it, but many instances its useless because its not the right situation or was done properly. 

Just because someone has a real estate license doesn't mean they know how to properly screen.I'm surprised dual representation is even allowed.