It reduces the “bouncing ball” effect of tasks being passed between departments. 

@Nathan Frost  Ironically, I did the majority of my real estate investing in Texas while living in Metro Detroit, and you are doing somewhat the reverse.I didn't want to get too negative, but suffice to say the City of Detroit* is a very tough market. 

So, in my market the VAST majority of homes an investor will invest in are "older".

The majority of Buyers search 3rd party listing services which also provide listing agent contact info.

Your major issue in the discussion. 

Quote from @Frank Chin: @Matthew SpiegelSome years back, I used to go to the local building or planning departments, and get the information from the local offices directly.

The major damage was to 35 computer stations and various other electronic equipment, as well as buildouts, furnishings, etc.

For older properties, expect a higher CapEx due to potential issues with major systems like roofing or plumbing.

When the State Department tells them to not travel to Colima or Guerrero, you don't do it.

I also don't want tenants and their movers hauling major appliances around and banging up doors and walls.I bought most of the washers and dryers used.