We inspected it on site this morning.Average rent is $550 like the lower one is renting for.

It has been going up 15% for the past couple years. https://www.weknowboise.com/blog/real-estate-market-trends/ That's not to say I want to 'bet' on appreciation, because I do not want to be playing that game.

@Todd Simmons, plenty of flipping right now but all the flippers I see are local investors, much easier than doing from out of state which I'm sure some people are doing (like @Leo Furest), so if you want to get in the game here in Detroit make sure you have a great team otherwise your experience might be a bit painful. 

In the sale of a REO in the mls, not on an auction site, yes owner occupants have an exclusive period in many/most cases.

Along my journey to financial freedom i came across real estate as an investment vehicle to supply my life dreams of being able to attend all my kids games and still have a cash flow able to provide my dream life and goals.Trought my adult life my girlfriend and her family have stood by and watched me  change for the better. loving and supporting us while fighting there own battle.

There are many online sites where you can pay$65ish and they will send you a fabricated letter.

Welcome to the site Adam.

I just heard from the onsite property manager that some tenants are planning to play slip and fall game.

Hello and welcome to this site Vinog!   

.- Jobs (growth, stability, etc)- Schools- Population growth or lackthereof - Rent Rates- Sales Prices- New home sales/ build volume (market saturation) - CrimeA good macro site is City-data.com but you will surely want to get feelers out into the local economy as well to determine the above.