How are you finding good deals to rehab or flip? Specifically, what creative ways have you found to find the best deals? Of course I watch what's on the market, get wholesaler emails, and try to keep my eyes open. But...

From my experience you need to connect with someone who will review your personal situation and objectives then design a policy that fits to help reach your financial goals. 

We have focused on our unique strengths, and created narratives around the "lifestyle" of our rentals properties.

Also, consider a mortgage broker vs. traditional bank- both have advantages but typically a broker has more tricks up their sleeve to meet your objectives.

Nice place but I have no idea if it is better than Philly in an objective way.I like Syracuse since I visit there a lot.

My primary objective is cash flow but I wouldn't be mad if there was some appreciation over the long term.  

And there is no absolute answer and unique tool/strategy in anything real estate.

Interesting Hedge funds are buying in virtually every city in america all the time.. nothing unique about Detroit.. although i agree with you Detroit in certain areas has bounced back.. but its still very neighborhood specific.. cant just say all of Detroit is wonderful.

I like the show and recognize the objective for Nicole is not to make money doing a flip; her objective and the producers objective is to create a TV show that will drew sponsors and an audience.

I would use its uniqueness to your advantage.