They have a mix of solid rental demand and still offer relatively affordable entry points.FWIW, those aren't areas I specifically invest in today but they will give you some anchors and are examples of strong neighborhoods.As for schools, it’s true they can be a challenge in a lot of Detroit.

And, if you don't want the best candidates for purchase but just want to exercise that authority you think you have by being the owner, that is up to you.

You aren't looking for short-term tenants, you are looking for mid-term tenants.

Significantly different than the minimal taxes saved most people think, as this is a strategy they currently aren’t utilizing. 

Think areas where there aren't too many cooks in the kitchen already.

Interesting to hear that people aren’t familiar with this as it is very common.

If they aren't renewing, it is a business decision and I can't imagine what you might say to have them reconsider. 

But what are you getting an appraisal for if you aren't putting a mortgage on the property?

If an operator had debt locked in, who cares what the value is if you aren't selling.

We syndicate to 50 different rental websites, some key websites that are missing in my opinion are: Realtor.com - Another solid option for reaching renters.Trulia - Similar to Zillow, with good visibility.HotPads - Focused on rentals and popular among renters.I recommend looking into the MLS syndication if you aren't using a third party that automatically syndicates the listings.