As a Detroit native, it’s always great when people from other areas see the city’s potential.

I’m native to the city and you are exactly right.

I’m also native to the city.

The GIS system or free online resources should have everything you need for the average user.If this marketing campaign yields you even just 1 good deal, you should be making a lot more then just your money back.We typically convert 1% of our mailers into deals so that's 5 deals off a 500 letter campaign, which to us are worth ~$25-50,000 each deal.Total Profit of ~ $118,000 - $243,000 If you want to hit the campaign hard, I would also throw cold calling in the mix.If you super ambitious, you can go knock on doors.Keep in mind, this method only yields return if done right and if what you are offering the landowners is actually a good offer. 

Hi Jason...Newbie not-quite REI here, a long time Madison native now located in the Bay Area.  

I'm the rare Tampa native, actually.

Hi Andrew, I am an UES native and LA transplant doing acquisitions here for a PE fund focused on retail, MFR and office. 

Jon, great to hear from another York County native!

My wife and I are both Arizona natives as well!

You all just made me realize how strong you will get hit back when you say something negative, Thanks for the advice , I really appreciate it, I edited my first response, as I feel most of the replies I got were due to the fact that I incorrectly formulated my post ( note: I'm not a native english speaker so sometimes the intent of the message is a bit different than is seems) I assure you all that I greatly appreciate all feedback , both negative and positive and I am not trying to offend anyone not even the least bit.