With the ongoing revitalization of downtown South Bend, how do you think these changes are influencing investment opportunities?

Include a contingency fund of 10-20% to cover unexpected costs, as price fluctuations are common.Negotiate with Contractors: Build relationships with reliable contractors and negotiate bulk rates for ongoing projects.

Ongoing Tenant Communication•Provide tenants with clear, consistent communication throughout the transition period to reduce confusion or anxiety about the change.

I actually plan on going to  the very REIA you're talking about in the near future.

still ongoing!

I appreciate your emphasis on considering factors beyond just initial numbers, such as property management availability and long-term appreciation potential.Your point about Detroit's attractive price-to-rent ratios and ongoing revitalization is intriguing.

The Investers Edge charges $5990 plus $200 a month for ongoing support.

One point of contact to purchase the property from, to talk with about renovations and quality of work, and to speak with for ongoing property management. 

I suggest leveraging this platform for networking, ongoing learning, and continuous growth.

This will ensure that most of what COULD go wrong gets addressed on the front end so that you don't have to get bogged down with ongoing maintenance judgement calls.If none of these suggestions seem tenable in reducing the brain damage associated with owning property, then owning rental property directly might not be for you.