Get familiar then sort out what your deals might look like. 

Is my thought process even close to some sort of reality?

Typically, these crews will leave some sort of notice at the property (stickers on the door or windows) that they were there and some contact information.  

We only need to look at Detroit, which has lost 60% of its population since its peak, to see the effects of that sort of population reduction.  

Most rental properties are some sort of off white and look very institutional, and by adding the toasted chasew on the walls, the Bright white trip pops off the wall which creates that dramatic interest.  

@Monica Huss what sort of help are you looking for?  

I see that there are a few of us in the area, some much more seasoned than others, and thought I might as well suggest some sort of meetup in the midcounty area.

Sounds like some sort of coating on the floor.  

There are a lot of moving parts in a transaction of this sort.  

Being a chef, Bourdain was shocked that there were no stores or supermarkets within a reasonable distance of the areas he visited, but there were several fast food places that managed to stay in business.Until there are jobs for people to try to make their life better, then there will be no revitalization.Even as most folks write off those areas, there are people who still try to get some sort of positive forward progess and that is what is good about the US.