Hi All,

We have been reading posts here for about a year. We have seen optimism, and a lot of pessimism. Some say run, never move to Detroit, others say lets try to heal it, some seem like they are trapped. I have read that Detroit is like a post apocalyptic movie.

We have visited and found the area fantastic! It seems like most other major cities in a lot of ways. Some conditions are better and worse. The people seem fantastic on a whole.

Here is a question for the restorationist [[one who buys an old home like BE and is used to living in tough neighborhood) Is there hope? Can someone who loves old homes, is white, used to inner cities [[well the inner city of 20 years ago), find a camaraderie to make some sort of difference. Will things change? Will change be for the better,or worse? I am seeking answers from those who live in the trenches, those who have homes in BE, IV etc. Does the city hassle you? Are you targets of crime? It seems that the economic conditions will deteriorate and desperation will force these neighborhoods to become attractive targets. What does it take to survive in these areas? Are classic cars more of a target?

general questions:

Will property taxes come down as sale prices adjust?
Is it true Detroit charges 3% residency tax and 3% income tax? If so what do you have to submit to them?
What is a ACR that people have to sign when buying a house?

It seems the city government is so completely out of touch with everything. The thread about illegal business seems to be evidence that two distinct systems exist.
Survival vs legal destruction. There is no seeming way anyone can survive with all the restrictive regulations.

Is there a lot of estate/auto/general auctions in the city and surrounding areas?

Are there a lot of mosquitoes?

For all of you is there any hope to return the city to a reasonably functioning entity?

What would it take and is it possible?

Thanks to everyone for their responses, and commitment to this sight.