I am BRAND new to REI and am looking to potentially make a buy and hold play in the next year, Reno might be that market for me under the right circumstances. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the Detroit market please feel free to chat with me.

According to people who study the stock market, there is a common theme, "buy the rumor, sell the news."

One property has already been rehabbed and is on the market, though it hasn’t attracted much interest yet despite being listed for a few weeks.

I'd say the market is a great cash flow market.

You want a group or someone that knows this side of the market and will take the time to talk to you about it.

Cold calling is only one marketing method.  

The seller was motivated to close quickly, and we negotiated a favorable price of $80,000, allowing us to secure the property at a discount and capitalize on its renovation potential.

Hi Eric, Congrats on expanding into a new market.

@Thomas TrotterIf you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networkingYou can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenin..Good luck .