Here are the details:Three 1 BR condos in a complex where we already own quite a few units were for sale by a tired owner.  

That's how I was able to buy a $6M apartment complex and all I brought to the closing is a measly $5,000 :-)I am sure you probably got me beat - other apartment syndicators get paid upfront for putting the deal together (syndication fee of 1-3% - cool).How's your new apartment construction going along?

Try to get a job as an on site leasing agent at an apartment complex.

I am a full time maintenance technician for an apartment complex.

When I run the numbers on a 3-4 unit complex I run them twice. 

Interesting - http://www.costar.com/News/Article/SWH-Residential-to-Build-228-Unit-Apt-Complex-Along-Beltline/173144

I'd talk to a lawyer to see what your liability is if he were to molest another child in your complex.

So not too worried about a complex.

I came across a 8 unit apartment complex...in my target price range...and now I don't know what to do.  

To get back to @Jeff Rabinowitz original post, after initially investing in properties within the city (Zips 48223,48235) for long term buy and hold, and experiencing firsthand all the unforeseen complexities that go with that strategy in Detroit, I am taking a step back and reconsidering - looking for cleverer routes with the right partners on the ground.I think that both the suburbs and the city proper have great opportunities (and am considering further opportunities in both)  but not necessarily the same strategy.