I've been investing in the Detroit market for years and the returns are very attractive.  

The main blame for triggering that crash was laid to Reagan's tax plans.

We require a 600 score or better of the main bread winner, whoever has the greater income.

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

So a sale with owner financing might be attractive to him.But @Gregory Hiban's suggestion was probably the one that gets him where he wants to be. 

@Kevin Burton usually main other way is using a partner 

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

Im seeing very little in the way of cash flow properties but wanted to seewhat you all though about my inputs.Im making a few assumptions mainly looking at multifamily up to 4 units with 10% down (I know this is low but I've found banks that'll do that in my market for properties under 500k) then I account for maintenance/debt servicing from past experience (wondering if people have a better way that would take into account property age and condition for maintenance estimates), finally I set vacancy at 1 month a year (not sure if that is reasonable either). 

The properties seem to be a little less attractive and often times even home made looking.