I'd place my bet on Fruitvale being more like East Lake within 5 years. 

A lot of folks just getting into the investment want to look at the cheapest duplex in C- or worse areas because that's what they can afford.  

So far from my research and conservative calculations it seems like C or B- class neighbourhoods can work, properties that cost less than $100k.

Ideally, the properties would only need light cosmetic rehab, primarily in lower crime areas with a sufficient demand for rentals, preferably C+ or above neighborhoods.

If you're looking for a 3-4 unit in that price range, it will probably be in a C or D neighborhood.

.; rent control legislation or Gov. housing affordability initiatives, a crash in house values that allows renters to buy, a big-money developer builds a luxury apartment building next door and is able to to rent units that are A+ for only $100 more than your C or B grade property, etc., etc.).New investors have come up in an era where values have only gone up, and plenty of gurus and their followers have drunk the kool-aid and believe that values only go in one direction (up).

That goes for the person with just 1 rental and that's their bet on freedom.

https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/Just be careful you understand the Class of properties you are targeting and that you fully understand the corresponding pros and cons.Many investors get burned when they buy a Class C or D property, thinking they will get Class A or B results.Let us know how else we can help!

I've spent tens of thousands of dollars in coaching and it is definitely scary, but taking that leap of faith is a bet on yourself.

All of this is to say, I do not agree with Westwood in general being a C or B area, because I am comparing that to what I consider C or B areas, and categorically it would not be comparable to me.