Like others have mentioned Detroit, just like most any large cities, can be very street by street especially if you're chasing cash flow.

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As others have mentioned above, the first lien might have a large payoff leaving you with little to no equity. 

From your past posts, as well as what work you've mentioned being comfortable taking on yourself, I think you definitely have the requisite knowledge to act as your own GC and sub out any work you don't feel like taking on yourself. 

Like the above poster mentioned, the issue is probably loan type more than the tax agreement.

When the boyfriend first mentioned leaving, you should have told them both to move out, because trouble is right around the corner.Hindsight is 20/20.

Not to mention the $47 VIP ticket that Dean and Tony had for their week long event.

This is why I got into note investing - I spent 20+ years in commercial and residential real estate - then for my own portfolio looked at tax liens and realized there is not much creativity that can be had there, but if you have a creative math mind there is so much you can do with notes to be creative and as you mention create income, or wealth building. 

@Allan C. funny you should mention that.

A couple of months ago, I ran across one of Dave Meyer's videos, and that led me to the podcast, and that led me to the Real Estate Rookies podcast, and a host of others who I won't mention, but were nevertheless valuable.