In an unstable market cash flow is what will keep you afloat and speculating on appreciation could sink you so it's a double edged sword.

The thing you need to understand about mentally unstable people is they don't react rationally.

With flips- the market is incredibly unstable right now depending on the area.

Also, short term rental is unstable, especially face the national disaster like right now So even I have a good calendar for booking, but the high expense and instability might smother all the profit in the future, so I really looking forward to listening all the opinion from all our friends, if I should adjust the management to lower expense and insist with the short term rental, or just switching to much more carefree long term rental in Orlando area, thank you very much.  

There is a thousand ways you do this, so I can't list them all, but here are a couple examples:- Tenant reports loose railing in stair well, icy side walk, unstable deck, fire hazard, etc.

If I decided not to sell they would have developed around (between a goodyear tire and a Kroger to be exact) my home making it unstable for a typical home. 

It’s more about this mentally unstable neighbor now.

A person who has to "rent to own" is usually someone with poor credit, lack of home buying knowledge, and lack of or unstable income.

Sorry I've been incredibly busy travelling with work so I haven't had a chance to respond but thank you for the info and advice.And to be honest I'd prefer not to invest in Detroit as it is a more unstable market but I appreciate the offer.

It goes into the unstable and emotional state of mind that many sellers are in, when they decide to work with a wholesaler.