All complimented with Amazon fulfillment centers, google, and more tech manufacturing jobs.The bad reputation of “Detroit” comes from OOS investors wanting sub $40,000, D class properties in poor condition, because they pencil out to 2-3% deals on paper.

But seems like being a sponsor could be a good gig.. although you do have your reputation at stake if not your PG on these deals..  

I am experiencing the same issue and I have professional photos, using a reputable real estate broker, and in a very rental friendly market.

You do that with skill, time, and reputation.

Plumbing: The plumber spent hours cleaning out “flushable wipes” from the pipes.

CM is right out there in the public, inviting us into his home with his videos, a social influencer with a lot to lose by ruining his reputation.

I would suggest to contact a reputable PM in the area to get the real feel.

(Only if you are SERIOUS about real estate as your wealth/career vehicle.)Make sure you join a brokerage that is large, established, and has a reputation for top performance and excellent training.Once you learn the basics and get out into the field to see the state of the market, you'll learn the price points and be able to know a good/great deal when you stumble across it.I have made some of my best (most lucrative) buys from meeting with a seller who wants to list, and when we discussed the price, I knew it fit my parameters, so I bought it! 

You will need a full vendor list but I do not think you can or should interview HVAC, plumbers, etc. 

They can change terms basically at anytime before closing for non-owner occupied - is it good for the reputation - absolutely not - but it does occur.