The lawn got out of control and because the property owner information hadn't been updated in the city's database yet, San Jose sent me a letter after someone complained (forwarded to me by the Post Office).The letter said I had so many days to remedy the situation and the city would send out an inspector to check.

Inner city has the most upside given the prices & demand is driven by tenants not owners.

You're in a big enough city to find the right guy.A lot of these textured ceilings were put to keep the finishing on a ceiling to a minimum.

For example, a city tax? 

Like usual, I called what I thought was a bluff and they accepted the offer before it expired that day.Comps for four unit houses are hard to find for this city, but from what I found on Zillow doing comps it was worth 526K.

I converted my primary to a rental and so did my wife when we moved to a new city.

We live in the city of Chicago and would like to find someone close.Thanks!

As far as the limited supply, I think eventually cities will come back around to allowing MH or tiny home type communities because the demand is growing already and the shortage of affordable/starter housing will need to be addressed at some point in the near future.

Detroit has one of the highest crime rate in US (less safe than 98% of US cities ) .Myself live in Canada, but have visit Michigan many times, for me I am looking at Warren as potential city, but still need input from others as I am also trying to decide which city is the best for investment . 

I've been doing some research into renting/renovating in Baltimore City.