However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

We are not full time flippers, so we can be patient for a good house in a neighborhood we know.  

Join your local real estate investing groups, then go to local investing classes and network with other investors through these organizations. 

Thanks Sue the problem is not the property it is in very good condition and a descent neighborhood.  

While driving for dollars, I’ve come across a neighborhood that’s older but is surrounded by new construction.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

If not and I have to go out and build the team and organize the deal, I will factor that in too. 

You can use Zillow and zoom into the neighborhood and look for other recent sales and see what the prices are going at.  

Located in a beautiful neighborhood desirably close to schools, shopping and all the amenities Aberdeen has to offer!