From what I’ve read recently in the Wall Street Journal, some lenders have been more flexible with assumptions.

You might want to visit Detroit if you have not, and drive around the different streets in the city- but I warn you it is very dangerous in many parts.

If you don't have success, leave the baths within 1 full either way

Be careful out there....some of the new builds are not comparable to the old builds....many of the newer ones are all siding, no brick, no light fixtures or ceiling fans...just LED recessed lighting...no doorbell, no garage door opener, no attic stairs, one piece tubs, vs tiled baths, no landscaping, no trees, and on and on....they've taken out virtually every single cost.   

Every Wall Street guy will tell you emotions make for poor decisions.

It feels much more decent and way better maintained on the street.

Purchase price: $325,000 Cash invested: $4,300Duplex with 2 bed / 1 bath in each unit.

Purchase price: $264,000 Cash invested: $50,000 A 3 bedroom 1 bath and an 1 bedroom and 1 bath

How to Search: Enter the property’s street number (e.g., for "520 East Basin Street," enter "520").

I was using Google Street to get an idea of the neighborhood and looked like the neighborhood itself was in bad shape.