Purchase price: $81,000 Cash invested: $30,000 I acquired this property at an 11% cap rate, which provides strong immediate cash flow.

Are you seeing what you do have in Kentucky showing strong appreciation? 

However, you should explore REMAX, KW and ERA, which are really strong here.2- Depends on the location.

As for a corporate rental you can also see strong rental income with a little less risk since you would be renting to a corporation and they would be on the lease. 

Huntsville, AL, showed—and continues to show—strong appreciation.

@Robert MedinaI agree with @JD Martin that you’re in a strong position with $600/month cash flow and a solid equity base.

. - not having a strong or deep 'why'.  

Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic: Hi Paul,You're in a strong position with your portfolio, and both strategies have their advantages.

If you’re considering leveraging hard money lending (HML) for this flip, it could be a strong alternative to traditional financing—especially since HML is quicker to secure and designed for investors aiming to flip properties fast.With HML, you’re typically looking at covering a significant portion of both purchase price and rehab costs, which keeps more of your cash free for other expenses or emergencies.

Detroit can be a fantastic market with strong cash flow and good appreciation potential, but it’s definitely a unique place with its own quirks.Starting with cash is a smart move, especially in Detroit, where local knowledge and relationships can make a huge difference.