I just know I don’t have the knowledge yet to find a deal and a lower price point is appealing for sure.

Detroit is very much a block-by-block city, so having local knowledge is absolutely critical.

This is subjective to anyone in real estate with the knowledge of property classes.  

Did you attend educational courses to enhance your real estate knowledge?

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

Thank you for the absolute TREASURE trove of knowledge and selfless peer education provided on this forum. 

Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

It’s also important to be as specific as possible in the scope of work for each line item—clear details can save you from misunderstandings or unexpected costs later on.I specialize in consulting services for situations just like this, helping clients work confidently with contractors by bridging the knowledge gap.

I don't have any experience in Augusta, but if you are interested in Detroit or Memphis, happy to connect and knowledge share.

I'm just hoping someone with actual knowledge of it can provide some information that offers an alternate explanation.