It's a huge win, and I admit, at the top end in terms of outcomes.Most deals are leaving $5,000 - $15,000 post-refinance but still nicely cash flowing.In short, yes, there's a lot of opportunity in Detroit but you really need to understand the market or work with folks that do.I'd be happy to chat with you or anyone else looking at the market there.

I would love to keep it as a rental but at this time I think it would take too long for the rent values to increase enough to make sense Worst case scenario is I have to hold the home for an extended period if the market decreases short term. 

Yes you need 5 people per bedroom. 1 single person short and the Sheriff will simply leave and you have to start all over again.

We're thinking of starting out with short term rentals near or on the beach.

Profits are much better and less of a hassle than dealing with short term/ airbnb. 

Being novices in the game we do not have the legal or business background to know where to begin on accepting funds.

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Long story short, all roads point to significant equitable returns in that segment in a near term (under 18mnths).

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They could've left you in even worse shape.My short advice is: never "squabble."