we invest OOS alot further than 1.5 hrs away and hired managers over the years but the attention to detail is simply not there. 

My thought is to help him out by going in 50-50 partnership for many reasons: half down payment, half capex expense, strong co-signer on loan, me being local to investment property to take care of little things that need attentions (he will be out of state for his job/I will have PM), etc.  1. 

If you get in with a locked in company that's in it for the long haul, your success and being taken care of are gonna be pretty high. 

Hopefully, this brings Detroit more positive attention!

Whether you’re going with hardwood, tile, or vinyl, attention to detail is key.✅ Install new flooring – Double-check that the subfloor is solid before laying anything down.

So what you'll want to pay attention to is the total upfront costs and how that impacts your interest rate - I'd encourage you if your lender hasn't already to do a break-even calculation to determine based on your hold and strategy how much costs yield you a positive ROI. 

Here's why this hidden gem deserves your attention:1.

If I can do a cosmetic flip and have the crews that can knock it out in a few weeks so we can relist it and do three in the  time it takes to do a full rehab which will have my money and attention tied up for months, the simple flip would be my choice. 

More & more owners are posting here on BP about their rentals sitting vacant too long.Which means owners aren't paying attention to the rental market - which is slowing, causing Days On Market (DOM) to increase:(Take a look at the graph below from ShowMojo, comparing average DOM for 2018-2024.DOM are now about 40% longer than they were 2 years ago.Many owners also don't seem to be aware of real estate market fundamentals, such as seasonal effects:1) After September, when kids go back to school, there's a noticeable dip in activity in both the sales & rentals.2) After Halloween, there's another noticeable dip.

@Branden ThorneFirst, I wanted to sincerely thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.