Often 3 blocks can make 2~3 times difference in the price. 

I unfortunately blocked two plots and paid 20% for both and now it is almost 2 years and there is no response at all from Wagner or the builders :(-------The house will come with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, hood, refrigerator, and range.3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Car garage 1323Sq/ftThe price of this property is $198,000.00 with a 20% due at contract and the remaining 80% could be paid via conventional financing or cash.

Not sure how they could block a sale but I imagine they told him the central heating unit for the whole complex would soon need replacement so a special assessment would be upcoming.  

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney entirely and installed a full HVAC system, making it the only house on the block with modern heating and cooling.

There's a lot more blocking and tackling that has to be done now.

We added a hot tub to our studio thats 6 blocks back from the beach and it won't stop booking.

Managing properties remotely is definitely possible, but it’s a lot smoother when you have good contacts for maintenance, property management, and leasing.Another challenge I've faced is that Detroit is very block-by-block—you have to really understand the neighborhoods.

I like to look at not only the subject property but also as many of the comps, the neighboring properties, the ones behind and in front and on the next block, etc. in order to really understand the exact micro-market as intimately as possible.