The rent-to-price ratios in many neighborhoods are strong, and the city’s population is finally growing again after decades of decline.One thing that stands out to me is Detroit’s median home price—around $95k—which is far below comparable cities of its size in terms of population.

However, especially if the investor is buying in an area they are not familiar with, they probably will not know the nuances of the local area. 

As for meeting local wholesalers, networking at meetups or even online could help you connect with the right people. 

We're going to start attending local meet-ups again and stay active.

He is a wealth of knowledge on the area and is actively investing locally as well.

You're local to me.There's a couple ways to go at this ;If you're looking to save some money you can have your plumber install sub-meters after the individual meters.

I'm local to Richmond, and work downtown, would love to connect.

This shows the importance of networking locally, building your connections and your "tribe". 

For me, it’s been a mix of local friends and paid contractors.

Leverage equity, explore house hacking, and continue learning through books, podcasts, and local networking to refine your strategy.