Of course, property values dropped in 2008 like they never did before so there are always exceptions.If you talk to the investors with decades of experience, they'll tell you that the blue-collar rentals are usually safe.

Only suburbs are considered safe to live.

I think real estate is pretty safe if done right. 

Just trying to keep you safe :)

Not an issue regarding fair housing, you are safe to choose the most qualified which the old folks definatly are.Always choose based on what is best for your personal business.

@Kristian A moreno Put your cash to work in deals that are safe use the cash for earnest money to put properties under control with a 30-day due diligence structure where your money gets refunded if you can't find find someone to assign the deal to.

We do prefer to stay on the safe side which is why our plan was just to sell both.

I mean, I can keep asking questions and perhaps it'd be a good learning experience but at the end of the day we need to know what we don't know - meaning, make sure that what you take on is something that is a nice, safe, stretch learning experience. 

I think Bagley is a safe bet for flipping as end values are moving.How are you enjoying the Detroit market.

Driving the neighborhood is an easy way to do this... if you see a bunch of dumpsters in driveways and on the street where renovations and new builds are happening it is pretty safe to say that area is hot.Here are a few links that may be helpful:https://destinationgno.com/https://www.nola.com/neighborhoods/2015/04/new_orl...https://www.nola.com/300/2017/07/where_yat_good_qu...This one is meant to be funny, but it is actually fairly accurate:  https://judgmentalmaps.com/post/98323841965/neworl...https://nola.curbed.com/maps/new-orleans-neighborh...https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/la/new-orleans/r...https://realestate.nola.com/realestate-news/2018/0...https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/artic...https://crime-heatmap.herokuapp.com/Good luck and happy investing!