Big players like Ford, GM, and even tech companies are betting on Detroit.

However, it's a safe bet that these respective areas will continue to appreciate steadily for the reasons noted.

It has been mentioned above but your best bet is to separate the SFR and the 8 unit into two separate transactions.

I'll bet you a cup of coffee no one has working keys.

We have a development coming up for approval with the county adding over 100 units bordering our small town and you can bet everyone that lives in our town is upset about it. in the end though, the planning commissions in our area tend to follow the letter of the law so to speak, so if there is nothing in ordinance barring it, they will approve, generally.

If not, hard money is probably your best bet

***************************************************************Ah, so much for betting on Future Appreciation. 

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back and hedge your bet. 

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.