Type of construction materials for the build(block/metal frame/wood frame), separate utilities, finishes, tech, cleaning crews, any tips and tricks would be HUGE! 

That said, Detroit is very much a block-by-block market, so understanding the dynamics of specific areas is critical.For professional investors (and even newer ones), Detroit’s future is bright if you approach it with the right strategy, solid due diligence, and an understanding of the challenges.

With new construction and renovations going on, on almost every block.

If you are trying to do this in Newark, you need to know the market of that particular set of blocks so you don't overdevelop for the farm area.

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It wouldn’t even be listed on Airbnb during this period so I wouldn’t get dinged by them for blocking the calendar.

At yet another sale there was a brick row house/town house for sale that looked good from the street, but since it was in the middle of the row, to see the back of the house, you had to walk around the block and see the house from the alley, where the entire 3 story brick back wall of the house was laying in the back yard, and there was no back wall standing. 

Detroit is a great city to invest in one just has to be aware that is is a block by block city and to be careful

You just need someone who understands the "block-by-block" nature of the city and surrounding areas.

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.