After closing the golf course in 2018, the parcel was sold to a developer named Westside Investment Partners (WIP) in 2019 who intended to remove the conservation easement and develop this parcel in a highly sought after neighborhood of Denver4.

Working to figure out which route has the best conversion rates when targeting specific neighborhoods.

If a guest pitches enough of a fit about running out, you can Instacart supplies within a couple hours.

Yup, property condition, vintage, neighborhood, tenant base, property management are all very important considerations. 

Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

Every Market (Detroit) is made up of a series of Micro-markets (neighborhoods) of which they are all different in cost, value, cash flow, rents, etc...

MarketFinder: Helps you identify potential markets across the US that fit your criteria for investing and shows you this info below plus more based on zipcode, here's an example for a zip in Denver. https://www.biggerpockets.com/marketsDealFinder: Once you find a market you can dig into specific homes on the market at  https://www.biggerpockets.com/deals

I also recommend buying in a B-class neighborhood so you can learn the ropes with an easier tenant class.

Quote from @Jules Aton: I started investing in my late 20s during early 90s in up and coming inner city neighborhoods.

In neighborhood it is very important to present your self to the home owner next to you, this helps a lot to prevent misunderstandings. also this shows your professionalism.