Take control of the situation yourself, and if you want her out, then give proper legal notice.  

Honestly I love doing real estate especially in this area because of the strong manufacturing presence and strong wage growth. 

You need to properly maintain all this structure or it just gives a false sense of security.Secondly, why all cash? 

The important part is operating it properly. 

That said, even with photos, comping homes in Detroit proper is extremely difficult.

Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.

Another thing is, the sites that list the manufacture year showed that all the ones I was looking at were built in the 70s.

Mudjacking, polyjacking, or replacement may be necessary to achieve the proper slope away from the foundation.● Monitor the gutters for overflow.

With a backup plan, and proper (extensive) legal docs, much of the risk can be mitigated.

With some proper planning and the funds to lock in materials early, you can have an efficient build, but certainly not fast.