All complimented with Amazon fulfillment centers, google, and more tech manufacturing jobs.The bad reputation of “Detroit” comes from OOS investors wanting sub $40,000, D class properties in poor condition, because they pencil out to 2-3% deals on paper.

I looked at somewhere between 150 and 200 deals before getting my first deal and that was at a time when market conditions weren't as tough as they are now. 

Look at recently sold properties in the same neighborhood that match the size, condition, and style your property will have post-rehab.

Low or no down, seller financing and low or no interest with a balloon payment later is the holy grail (location, building condition, market also matter but it sounds like you have all that).

You can find duplexes under $180K in C-class neighborhoods, in decent condition, that meet or exceed the 1% rule

Summary of expensesNOICap Rate Condition of the building systems  

Quote from @Khon Kounbandith: The house was in good condition. 

There are multiple properties they own in the same condition now.

@John Clark haha in Albany Park there are now million+ new builds and 2 units in average condition sell 5-600s.

Managing property can either be a lot of work or fairly hands-off—it largely depends on the property’s condition and how well you screen potential tenants.As for deciding between the two property types, it really comes down to your long-term goals.