Everything in house.

If you don't trust your agent enough to tell you not to buy a house, then get a new agent!

Are you planning to sell the house after you finish the rehab or rent it out? 

There's lots of opportunities in developing neighborhoods, but also seems a bit saturated at the moment.Also, definitely budget security (remote control cameras, alarm system, etc.) for your properties, as there are a lot of people who occupy themselves by breaking into houses and stealing anything they can sell.Lastly, there are a ton of contractors looking for a quick buck.

There is a single family home that was divided and one half has been rented and an ad on small "house" that has also been rented mostly long term.

I work for a local house flipper in the Greensboro area (Winston Salem).

Consider your investment strategy—house hacking, turnkey rentals, or real estate syndications—and start networking through local meetups or BiggerPockets forums.

Consider house hacking when rates and prices are a little more balanced with reality.

But if you put in the effort, Detroit can be incredibly rewarding.Over the last several years, the city has been on a steady upswing: population growth, major corporate investments, and increasing demand for housing are all positive indicators.

The place I have is over 30 years old and a mansion ("mansion" in Japan means an apartment, not "mansion" like a huge house).