DFW is still growing and the people keep moving here... it feels like a solid market!

You've got less than 30 days before freezing temps out there in Michigan.Can't believe you didn't know his utilities had been off this long.Have your utility company have you as emergency contact for any shutoff's, power, gas, water..Your only choice I feel right now is to have the power put back in your name so you can protect your property from freeze damage,  until the guy gets evicted. 

When you feel like you have that under control, then start exploring flips and researching. 

I'm actually in Augusta, GA- but that doesn't appear to be an option for location.Right now I feel like I'm suffering from analysis paralysis. 

Market price corrections happen.No one can time the exact top (or bottom) prices of the Real Estate market.Although you can get a feel for when you think properties are getting too expense, and when you think they greatly favor investing.

That's pretty low cost and you'll get to get a feel for it.

I always had mixed feelings about Savannah but it still interests me very much.

There are Agents politely tell and feel bad they can not help me with My Project2.

another option is to pick a DC exurb like Hagerstown or Culpeper or Winchester or even the nicer areas of Baltimore (get some local experts to guide you if you go that direction) and start going there every weekend and really put some time in.hope this helps, feel free to ask any follow ups or PM me

If you didn't pull permits on the job and you hired unqualified business then I don't feel bad for you unfortunately.