Redford seems great for getting good deals for rentals but I have flipped the two properties I bought in Livonia as there is great money to be had because of the school system, low crime and city services that buyers are attracted to.

I also suggest you check out at least one of the national lien teachers and buy training that attracts you.  

You guessed it, people realize that they missed the "window" and start lowering prices.I would say when to buy depends on the type of property you are buying and the type of tenants you want to attract.  

Hey everyone, I'm an entrepreneur and I've always been attracted to the many different facets in real estate investing, from income properties to flipping and whole selling.

My houses are unlikely to attract many lawyers.  

My goal is to buy SFRs under $30k, fix them up so that I can attract good, long-term renters.

If I find myself attracting the wrong sorts of people, I don't look outward for solutions. 

In the buy and hold game its as important your property is attractive, easily maintained and well located - as it is what you pay for it. 

I'm looking for some creative ideas to attract an offer.

It looks like you have a setup that is most attractive.