It doesn't mean they can't win in the interaction, but it certainly means that it can't be one-sided.

I for one would dislike being pushed into a box, I'd prefer to choose my own stuff...and it really ain't that hard.Interesting concept though, I just do not see the value for a veteran Contractor or Imvestor.I'd ask for references before using them...

Horrible tenants increase cautiousness and interaction with insurance Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Arthur - As I mentioned to another poster above, please call the SEC and give them all the details about your interactions with RADD, about company insiders looting their investment capital in the bright light of day through the use of multi million dollar promissory notes between the Mendenhall family and the company, that they've been paying their sales force in Ontario and Pennsylvania via 1099 and that a review of the real estate assets in Philadelphia newspaper and Texas that is subject to foreclosure litigation does not match up to what they should have been purchasing based upon what is described in their sales presentations.  

Since I am having my prospective tenants cover the cost I would prefer to have the lowest cost option that gives you the most bang for your buck, but at the same time I want to be sure that what I am paying for is reliable.

You may be profitable, but I'd prefer to avoid the possibility of having to do unnecessary repairs or not holding my tenants accountable for damage when I know their actions might have caused any unforeseen damage. 

My husband (slash business partner/travel partner/coworker etc) prefers to avoid condos and townhomes due to the slower appreciation.

It really depends on your goals and whether you prefer to use your own cash or leverage financing to grow.I'd be happy to run some numbers for you!

@Aaron Raffaelli we call all the cities that touch Detroit, the Ring Cities - except the Grosse Pts.These cities are mostly Class B and are solid rentals.Detroit overall has gentrified to Class C, but at least a third of the city is Class D still.Check out the interactive map on our website and watch for whats coming...

I prefer SFH.