I can tell you right now the cost for sheetrock, labor to install, mud and tape and sand to level 5, prime and 2 coats of paint (7 different colors throughout house), touchups were about the same as what you seem to have been charged. 

Landlocked property has an easement over a 1/4-acre ell in the neighboring property that otherwise blocks the property from the road and is largely (desirably, for privacy/noise) covered in trees. 

Every meeting you attend and every person you meet will be another building block in your success story.

the new kid on the block but not for long :) 

Depends on where you invest in the City of Detroit.Zip codes are hard to use to identify where to invest.Block-by-block is the best way, but almost impossible for OOS investors.That's why we use city Neighborhoods!

If you are not familiar with the area (selecting a location because property is cheaper than your home base), often that great deal might be 10 blocks in the wrong direction and you get burned. 

Only in the last 3-4 months has he said he's seen some light at the end of the tunnel and they're starting to see minor insurance premium relief on properties, but it's for the best of the best assets (New construction, concrete block, 250+ units, etc).

And all the Yardi Youtube tutorials have been blocked for the public. 

You're just stacking risk factors in a tougher, blocking and tackling market. 

If you rent through an off-site company, the on-site company blocks your room off and won't rent it to anyone who comes in the hotel or resort.