Central Ave has a number of unique, local restaurants and drink spots (laundromat speakeasy with bottomless mimosas and Cuban food on Sundays).Good luck!

In my experience..from what I read in Forbes..it’s not unlike discovering a great local coffee spot: once you find one that nails the roast and atmosphere, you tell everyone who’ll listen.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

As for what you are missing: Case Shiller ranking of top residential buy n hold cities for this century had the top 3 spots all being CA cities. 

They might spot arguments or angles you hadn’t considered.

That area is appreciating and is a great spot for those that want the convenience of Southend and walkability.

Sometimes if outside you will see a wet spot in the lawn.

WA is not a landlord friendly state, but if you are going to invest in WA, the eastern side has some hot spots like the tri-cities area that may yield good cash flow and appreciation and still be close enough for you to go there when you need to. 

It also puts your agent and lender in a tough spot where it could be a perceived "fraud for profit" and they could lose their license and face time/penalties if they knowingly cooperate.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.