I have 2 trains of thought. UP if you want to be in woods and relax. Detroit (or detroit area) is you don't mind other people. I enjoy them both.
Any way I was look at a place in Detroit a few months ago, even had Belle go check it out. It was $9000. We were thinking about it hard. Last week the price dropped to $999. I am not bullshitting. I tried to buy it online. I was telling a realtor to figure that shit out. Long story short, I was supposed to have it days ago. lol. $1000 for a businss. My fucking house payment is higher than that. One payment. I was iffy about location cuz I am white and it's right by Van Dyke and Gratiot.
I believe morningside & e english village is a much better area. Of Detroit. South of Marquette is best area of UP.