And even though I'm in real estate I'm scratching my head over "3rd bedroom upstairs w/HWF &WIC" You want emphasize how completely new and totally modern and wonderful it is inside and how it oozes period charm on the outside.

As for my analogy, it was not meant to be all encompassing.

I would look to the Charm City before eyeing the trip south to Richmond.

Works like a charm.

Like the retaining wall issue even if they noticed it they couldn't give advice and usually would say consult a specialist to learn more about what it would take to fix it etc.The fine print usually says something about certain items may be missed or not open for inspection and that the report is not all encompassing etc.No legal advice.  

This encompasses all of the "non-wanters", as well as everyone who is not a non-wanter who wants to sell for whatever reason.  

Creates "charm."

That aside though, if you were lucky enough to buy some of those apartments/condos downtown in 2010-11 and held on, I bet you're doing well.The statistics on the news here is that wayne county (that encompasses Detroit city proper) property values have come back quite a bit. 

A few of my largest clients have Nevada Asset Protection Trusts which encompass a Series LLC which contains their business, real estate assets and various other holdings.

IMO wholesaling would be a good strategy for you to start with because it encompasses facets from all realms of real estate investing.