You're asking someone to spend a lot of time and energy to share what they've spent years - maybe decades - learning and developing.

Energy Efficiency and SustainabilityGreen Investments: Sustainability trends are growing in importance, with more renters and buyers looking for energy-efficient homes.

I dont mind getting my hands dirty and doing the work myself but thats not an efficient use of my time.How can I start finding a crew to do rehabs for me or how can I get connected with builders/contractors to work with?

IMHO You can go with ducted minisplit systems as this is a new build and subject to the newer energy code.

There are a lot of calculators and resources here in BP that I think can help. 2) How can you do this most tax-efficiently and 3) Does it make sense for your lifestyle.

Manage cash flow by cutting non-essential costs, making the property energy-efficient, and offering flexible lease terms.

But seems efficient to go with a 12 unit or 2 six unit buildings.

Here's a summary of what you need to know:Population greater than 1M and growth rate: The source for metro population size and population change: WikipediaCrime.Operating costs: State income taxes are a good indicator of government efficiency.

To keep your business running efficiently (and to avoid Fair Housing problems) you must follow a set process and use the same process for every resident.I'll share a story about three different women. 

If your looking for the least amount of risk and biggest bang for your buck I would look for a company that is a reputable turnkey provider thats actually in Detroit and offers things such as an efficient boots on the ground team, all sorts of established local relationships, solid in-house management, an operation that is highly skilled and well versed in section 8, a company that has proven relationships with both out of state and local lenders.