People coming into town to visit family, reunions, weddings or professionals on contracts.All that to say, don't count yourself out.

Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Otherwise, I would sit on that property collect the cash flow and seek out great opporunities. 

Quote from @Polat Caglayan: What do professional investors think about Detroit's course and future? 

@Steven Catudali don't understand the value that he is bringing... those are all just items you can pay a professional for. 

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals and direct outreach.

Take full advantage of available tax incentives by working closely with a tax professional.

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).

I avoid investing in rough neighborhoods because I am a professional.