Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.

Also, the tax benefits you expect might be over-hyped: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Figuring our whether there is a useful tax strategy in your situation would take a one-on-one consultation with an experienced tax strategist, and here is how to find one: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla... 

When I consider the risk and the rebuilding costs, I am surprised the insurance is not even higher price.We got a referal for our CA FAIR agent from the RE agent and they were real responsive. 

Connecting with local real estate agents or property managers can also give you a clearer understanding of the market and potential for appreciation.

If you agent is cool writing a lot of offers that may not pan out. 

Connect with lenders, agents, property managers, contractors, attorneys etc.3.

Then check off all the things you need to do to buy a property and get them done (get preapproved, find an agent, contractor, etc.) 

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This is where the true opportunities are.Detroit, starting with Downtown is experiencing a massive redevelopment, at this point its no longer a secret.