Just be sure to research your target markets carefully to maximize returns.

Networking with experienced investors, running the numbers carefully, and focusing on solid markets have worked well for many.

That is an easy way to get a Fair Housing Violation case.Lastly, why do you care who is looking at the property?

Most land bank properties, Detroit or Wayne County, are trainwrecks and cost more to rehab than they are worth - unless the market keeps improving.Be careful on the next one, but keep improving Detroit!

It's a good time to review markets, but living in China there are a lot of other closer, international markets that could be options as well.

Without too much detail I had to quit my W2 job 2 years ago to care for my disabled son and my wife is still working.

I'm lucky to have a motivated client/investor that wants to work with me, and I feel a tremendous amount of responsibility to take care of that trust and investment.

Be careful of renting in Northern liberties, fishtown, brewerytown, point breeze.

Also I understand the funds aren't available for the improvements so that is another obstacle that has me leaning towards price reductions to move on as soon as possible.The exit of lower tier SFH's is something very few investors care to consider when making their investments but deserves far more consideration. 

Instead of debates and personal opinion, look for proof https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/forms/plan-check-2017/single-family-dwelling-duplex-plan-review-list.pdf under G (Interior Env) which defines the minimum requirement of a habitable room (aka bedroom or bathroom).