It may not be worth it now, but I think people (investors) see it as a growth opportunity especially since duplex's are hard to come by. 

My project manager helps me 15-20 hours a week in taking pictures and other physical tasks that needs to be done locally and I pay him hourly.

@Quinton Lightfoot jr, if it really only needs about $1k of work to bring it up to ARV, why not just have it listed, promising the new owner that the sale price comes with those tasks being done - after they sign, but before they close?

Being an artist and former resident of Phoenix Hill, its an area I think has plenty of growth potential as NuLu adjacent and heavy on duplex and first time buyer type shotguns.

You should make this one of your first task when you settle in with your broker.You could also search YouTube to find educational videos on how to prepare a CMA. 

Population growth. 

Marketing is actually one of my natural strong points, although I have never done marketing in this industry, most of my marketing skill is in aviation and online help for personal growth and development.

Based on this chart am I reading it correctly that Cleveland would be the better market based on rental vacancy, growth, median property and Atlanta is 2nd.

These tasks are normally completed by a property management company (PM), paid with HOA dues.b) When an HOA home is sold a PM Transfer Fee is charged to the seller (or buyer).

The only way is up for capital growth in Detroit!