They want to hear from a local down the block, not a fake company.

While I did look into the PM, local market, and was able to visit the property after closing, it was not to the degree of how closely I looked into RTR. 

@Kyle FitchI'd recommended attending local RE meet ups in the Detroit area.

The book is useful for understanding how to structure deals, assess risks, and think like a lender, rather than just an investor.Pair this with engaging in forums like this one and attending local meetups to put what you learn into practice.

I live in Phx but we do most of our investing out of state, so I’m not also the most current on local trends: so find yourself a good local agent to confirm that:- it’s going to be hard to find anything at < $150k / door.

Most Buyers don't even know that there is a public access portal to search local listings.

Best advice is to join or visit a local REIA meetup and start shaking hands.

Any advice for older listings that dont do well in displaying in the top of local property searches. 

They also have monthly meetings, site visits to fix-n-flips, some classes, etc.I'm happy to connect you into the local investing community. 

But you’ll want to do a little digging and maybe talk to a local lender who’s dealt with ground leases before, from what I’ve heard.On the tax front, if you have the benefits and burdens of ownership for the structures, depreciation might still be on the table.