Word from the previous owner is they are also habitually late on payments.

They are nice enough fellas, but they are habitually late every month.  

@Marty SmithWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Torey ChumbleyWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

The East Side with neighborhoods like College Hill, Hope, Blackstone and Fox Point are great- safe, vibrant and hip.

The areas surrounding Wayne State University are most definitely vibrant, even when they don't always seem that way from an outside perspective.

If i had to narrow it down I would for the east coast Miami-Dade is popular and vibrant for quality of life, and on the west coast st. pete / tampa bay are great markets.

@Chazlon McmorrisWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.You mentioned an interest in buy and hold with a liking for multifamily units so I added the links below. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

@Zeng FanWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

You need people who share your values, and strive to habituate them.