Reach out to people in any city you are considering for advice on buying into, and managing remotely, including what areas of the city are more inclined to generate positive income.

I would be inclined to do this unless tenants were a dime a dozen in your area or relations with the current tenant are already poor.

I'm definitely more buy and hold inclined.

Also, the property is on the incline in terms of value.I'm honestly 50/50 on this one.Thanks in advance!

You'll find your marketing skills can go a long way when it comes to marketing for off-the-market properties, if you were so inclined!

I am inclined to believe much the same way as @J V.

Then I think flipping houses is the next step for me.I made a post asking for help on my current situation if anyone feels inclined to chime in:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1534...Thanks for reading!

Usually when super rich people start spending money somewhere they have an inclination of what's to come. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/10/21/m-bid-placed-bundle-foreclosed-properties-detroit/17659389/

Having all of this put together will make a lender much more inclined to take you seriously.

That's why I joined this forum.If you're so inclined, please reply with any input you care to share about:...your experience with real estate agents...where you find that real estate agents fall down on the job...where you find that real estate agents are most helpful to you...any other suggestions you can make that might help me understand the needs of RE investors.