Neighborhoods to invest in is a more subjective topic as that is often dependent on the type of investment you're interested in, your price point and even the type of tenants, if that's the route your going,  that you are trying to attract.

If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.

Cost of Construction: Since your dad has construction experience and labor connections, the cost of building an ADU would likely be lower than market rates, making it an attractive investment.

All Landlords risk tenants damaging the home, but a NICE home attracts NICE tenants so the fact that you've made the home very NICE means you should be able to take your pick of applicants.

For smaller investment amounts, we often see investors providing private loans or notes to other investors for their projects, which can offer attractive returns with the right due diligence.

Quote from @Landon Sheveland: Curb appeal to attract attention, then kitchens and bathrooms are usually the most important areas to focus on.

Staging your house well can help you attract more attention from buyers, which ultimately helps it sell faster and maybe for a higher price than an unstaged home (see visual):What Are My Staging Options?

A friend in Austin recently added a photo of their library wall, and suddenly they started attracting more “workcation” bookkings.Tailor Your Alt Text to TravelersAirbnb’s AI doesn’t just categorize listings - it also matches them with guest search intent.

Maybe the path I chose was the best, but my wallet would disagree.

Strong rental demand: With major employers like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, along with a growing arts and culture scene, Cleveland attracts a steady stream of renters.Revitalization efforts: Many areas of Cleveland are experiencing significant revitalization, which can lead to increased property values and appreciation potential.I can't comment on the Detroit market specifically, I have never been and have never done any research on it!