Talking with multiple investors and realtors in the target markets then crunching the numbers on the markets that work for your goals, time, energy and capital will guide you to find the right property. 

ESPECIALLY in this economic era.

And if I was one of your clients, I would much rather you put your energy into defending me in court, then learning how to properly patch, sand, tape, and prep the walls for painting.I personally have painted a couple of my own projects, but I had the time and somewhat knowledge and experience, and also had run to the bottom of my budget at those times.A few tips/comments which may be helpful:*  As someone else previously posted - gets multiple quotes (3-5)* Ask you fellow realtor friends/associates for painter referrals* Check NextDoor.com for painter referrals* Go to the professional paint stores (Dunn-Edwards, Benjamin Moore, etc) and ask them for referrals.

Includes a detached 4-car garage, handicap accessibility, security intercoms, a new 2019 roof, energy-efficient windows, and a suppression system land to develop.

In an age where any and all data is $$$, how does your company guarantee that all my work, time and energy driving around and cataloging all these distressed properties, won't be wrapped up and later sold as "Leads" to other investors or companies to sell? 

But I would recommend that you focus your attention, energy and money on getting him out of there. 

As for the potential risk of Detroit home prices returning to 2008 levels, it is possible, but much depends on factors such as the economic situation, city management and strategic investments.

There are other economical improvements that can be made, as well, that would significantly boost your occupancy, and possibly your ADR.

Because with the diversified economy, if business slows say automotive, , there's still plenty of economic activity going on in Greenville.

You will typically find a lot of distressed properties in Ft Myers due to the age of the properties and the economic diversity in the city.