@Dominic Richardson you want to find a combination of affordable entry point, more landlord-friendly than tenant and growth potential.Detroit offers all of those:)

Switching out door knobs and cabinet hardware for a modern look.

I capitalized on a unique opportunity that emerged from a combination of multifamily prospects and a Judicial Sale.

Rustic or modern .

The critical factors in any STR are nicely themed rooms, a higher end game room, modern decor, and a good view from the pool area. 

For some investors, the decision to shift from renovating to building new construction may be driven by market dynamics, such as the availability of land or the demand for modern homes in certain areas.

The way to combine the two is to buy properties that need work in order to stabilize them, and doing so in an appreciation market. 

But since you can allocate your proceeds any way you want, you combine the exchanges and buy two replacement properties - one with cash and one with debt. 

Quick close leveraging a 1st lien against OTHER real estate you on either a cash out refinance, or, if you have equity, you could potentially obtain a 2nd lien against cash flowing real estate usually capped to a max 75% CLTV (1st + 2nd liens can't exceed 75% LTV combined) (5-30 days)4.

Modern surveillance technology has saved me on numerous occasions!