Signed a contract and then the lady disappeared.

I got the bug from watching flip shows and my personal favorite, Income Property.

Also you have to watch being emotionally invested in a property like you seem to be, this will lead to disastrous consequences

So to end my rant and add a final statement (not aimed at anyone specific), "unless someone lives and invests anywhere in or around Detroit, then what do you really have to say that will truly be of use because all of your opinion's are created from watching the news and listening to other out-of-state investors bash Detroit and Metro Detroit.

You have wood rot to watch out for and if no gutters or drainage isn't correct that will accelerate the problem over time.

You need to go down there, and watch for the guys with stacks of cashiers checks and speak to them.

Google "how to patch drywall" and it gives you this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

well the lady I spoke to said that I can make payments over five months as she's building my credit and getting me the credit lines.

I always wear something of value on appointments ie nice watch etc.

So eleven o'clock arrives and the three of us begin the auction, right, no bidders present but as part of the legal process they have to go through the motions.Two properties were auctioned and it was interesting to watch it go down.