Custom built closets NO wire closest.. lights in the closets upgraded electrical etc etc.

And you're right, with our low default rate and the lower price point on 2nds, buying them back is certainly an expense but not a major one.

The appreciation could be 2% per year on that low price point property.

Quartz countertops are durable and widely appealing, and neutral cabinet colors like white or light gray work well.

It was listed on Zillow for $110k and we made a low ball offer at $90k, ended up getting under contract for $95k.

Extended kitchen cabinets to ceiling to help look custom, changed all light fixtures, added cabinet hardware to cabinets, added accent walls, added swing to front porch.

They were getting a fair amount of leads but most of them honestly were either duds or low end properties. 

I don't have experience with the Detroit Land Bank, but generally land banks are pretty reliable, but...they are low money buys (from $1 to $1,000) that require you to show proof of funds for the rehab.

I have gotten pretty good with multi-families in low to low-middle class neighborhoods.  

Aeroplan is probably my favorite because I can use my Chase, Cap 1, or Amex points and they have low taxes/fees.