Having said that, there are still some great options out there which may be able to help you cast a super-wide net (get a new listing for the property up and posted to 10+ major rental listing sites, managing listing responses + scheduling viewing times, tenant screening w/ a fully comprehensive application, digital lease creation, online rent collection, and maintenance request tracking in one spot).

2) is it wide to buy the new house now?

I'd be happy to plug you in if it makes sense to us all.Detroit has a wide variety of markets, but the city is bouncing back and if you buy in safe areas we're a very rent friendly city.

If you always approach paid learning with your eye wide open and do not fall for any sales pitches along the way, then some money spent in education is valuable.

In Alabama (if not US-wide) What are my obligations in terms of honoring the lease?  

It is always a good idea to cast a wide net so this way you can get a variety of candidate applicants.

Having said that, there are still some great options out there that may be able to help you cast a super-wide net.

I went in with my eyes wide open.

The contractor will vary widely depending on the size of the projects.

There are still some great options out there which may be able to help you cast a super-wide net (get a new listing for the property up and posted to 10+ major rental listing sites, managing listing responses + scheduling viewing times, tenant screening w/ a fully comprehensive application, digital lease creation, online rent collection, and maintenance request tracking in one spot).