If you have a specific questions I'd be happy to help.

Is there a specific reason preventing the owner from selling to you outright?

Having a completely separate credit card just for this purpose, and even if you don't go for a specific software yet, since you are still on your first building, actually being diligent about tracking in a spreadsheet will set you up for success.

There are  a handful of state specific experts here on BP and maybe we can point you in the right direction.

I haven't ran across this specific scenario just yet myself. 

The issue is Detroit is a very block by block city so you’re going to want to narrow down your searches down literally to specific blocks within specific subdivisions and not just looking at zip code by zip code. so, while you can get answers of specific subdivisions that people may recommend, it’s best to make sure the specific block you are about to purchase the property on isn’t a rough one. that being said, happy to chat about Detroit real estate anytime !  

I did some research trying to find a good detailed lease template to have my tenants sign but none seem to be specific and exhaustive in terms of covering any and everything that comes with the type of tenants that one finds in these type of neighborhoods.

I understand this can be fairly geographically specific.

Or are variances specific to the project?

So are there any specific pros/cons to home style vs choice renovation?