I live in a rural village myself.I have been in towns that look a lot like mine, only in Indiana or Southern Illinois, with houses that cost literally 10% of what they do here.

Detroit is partly the victim of economic trends far beyond its control, the downsizing and outsourcing of the auto industry and the collapse of the sub-prime bubble, to name just two.

We have made an offer on a Charles Village row house, built in 1900 and have a couple general questions regarding rehabbing.

I have the mortgage set up to auto pay so I don't spend time on that monthly.

I am happy to hop on a call and explain in depth the differences between banks, pharmacies, restaurants, dollar stores, auto stores and the money down and debt structure for each with no obligation just free help.

The educating, contacting and the followups so its done all on auto pilot.

Auto extension agreementsA list of reminder clauses to be used when seller agrees to finance; Subordinated agreement, Early pay-off discount, Substitution of collateral, First right of refusal, Principal mortgage clause, Interest only clause, Delayed payment terms, Seller option to buy back, lease back, Prime rate clause, Stutter clauseBeing ready to do business is a good place to start when getting into this wonderful profession.Good luck

I found the message board at Auto Care Forum to be a pretty good source of information; they have one that's specifically for buying or building a car wash. 

There are morepotential options if you are bringing your primary home and auto insurance along as well.  

I have been searching for a 2 bedroom property on the northside of Chicago (Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, etc.)