Obviously I'm not betting on appreciation necessarily because you never know what's going to happen but would preferably like to buy a place that has a good chance of going up in value over the next few years.Thanks for responses!

Are you betting on the value going up?

But $375k is high - unless its an adorable duplex, then all bets are off.  

I think your best bet is going to local clubs in those areas, it would probably be a good thing to go visit the area your going to invest in.joshs@Josh Caldwell is right BiggerPockets is a great place as well, I assume you where saying BiggerPockets not bogger pockets right @Josh Caldwell?

. $4500 is not much, depending on roof size.

Issue is they require the lot size to be a certain size, and I provide parking for 7 cars.

Your next best bet to find something cheap is the North End which is about 3 Miles North of Downtown, but off Woodward and Oakland Aves, or maybe the east Jefferson Area.Also, if your Spanish is pretty solid, and can handle dealing with people without a verifiable job, or immigration papers, SW Detroit, in Mexican Village could be an option.In all these places I mentioned you better be ready to dig in hard on a renovation, and take control of the property.

If I recall correctly, four units is the maximum size before you're considered as full-commercial.

This makes the similar sized duplex units look like a steal.One big problem is that the current owners of the old houses can't find a replacement home.My idea is to let them trade up into a duplex in their same neighborhood.  

It is incredibly difficult to get good renters for a house of this size ... because the rent is high(er) and the utility bills are hard to handle.