BUT I think you win the award.

There have been some big employment wins at the airport and Loves Park is growing.  

Is it more important that you "win" the argument or that you collect rent?

Sounds like you are doing great.Keep up the good work.Bob what about not selling the properties but selling pieces of my LLC.I can easily pay 12% return on anybody's investment with my system...19744 Westphalia St,Detroit, MI 48205

In the same manner, we could've easily cash out refinanced "her" house after another year of seasoning it as a rental.

My main focus is to help her out but if there is a way I can get a rental property out of this it would be a win win.

Rather than trying to be a wholesaler in either of those areas, consider buying a good deal from a wholesaler, and then, fix and rent.You could build a nice portfolio of cash flow rentals in both those markets, manage it easily from Gravel Switch, and get the brass ring everyone seeks in this business - passive income.Just something to consider.

It will also allow agents, sellers, other investors, and also homebuyers to easily contact you no matter where you are.

You can get hard money with bad credit easily, but if it is a buy and hold, you need to refinance out to conventional commercial, which requires a decent credit score.Start saving your downpayment money and start networking with others at groups. 

Suburbs win this one hands down.