They've been very underhanded and petty though, I do expect a court filing if we simply ignore.

The best way to learn this is by reading a Tax Court case.  

I don't try to evict based on neighbor complaints as those aren't super reliable and the people likely won't show up to court. 

Rent growth is a function of supply, demand, and interest rates:- I'd ground any forecast by stating I expect national rents to rise on a pace more or less in line with inflation over any long time period. 2-3% per year.

Give it time, this is getting shredded in court as we speak.

@Zach Denny Did you ever put your deal together, if so I'd be curious what the bank required on CLTV and if you had to source the total down payment (PP-First Loan) then apply seller second, or if the bank let you do all that at closing functionally making your DP = PP-First Loan-Second Loan.

Why wouldn’t you go to court?

.: An appraiser's word for 7 is functional obsolescence...

If they refuse to help, then send them a demand letter through an attorney.If they still refuse to help, take them to court.

Squatters can now be locked out of a property and their possessions removed, but a landlord CANNOT physically remove the squatters themselves.The local police are supposed to enforce these laws and assist landlords in removing squatters.The reality is that when you call the Detroit Police to remove squatters:1) The police often don’t know/care about squatter laws and state you must take the squatters to court to evict them.