I don't have experience in the Detroit market, but I assume there are plenty of properties available that look great on paper but are going to be a real challenge to manage properly, especially from across the country.

If you served the minimum required active duty service to rate qualification for a VA loan it is still available after you get out of the military.

Get previous inspection reports if available.  

It's like any other auction - if a reserve is in place, they will go back to the bank with the best available offer.  

Why is she only working one part time job, there are probably plenty of part time jobs available she could be doing.

She has a weekly radio show on Wednesdays at https://www.wmkvfm.org/innercircle.php (also available as a podcast on iTunes and she has a YouTube channel).I think she'd be a great person to connect with since you're local to the area and she's been investing in the area for decades.

Hope you find some success utilizing the site for the resources available.

Rent is currently 365, there are also other properties same style just a lot nicer available and listed for the same price maybe a little higher.

It's very difficult to separate yourself in a high-rise condo when there are similar units and layout that will become available.

Wholesalers mostly work properties that Realtor's would have a hard time selling (needing lots of repairs), attracting qualified buyers to (red lined, i.e. conventional financing not available), or commissions are too low to interest them (low sales price).