---Investors always compare/hire people of Craigslist that are uninsured, questionable skills, are unreliable and offer no warranties.

Two days later our offer to purchase the property + adjacent empty lot was accepted.

I know your company offers a neighborhood ranking of A through D in Detroit, but it should be pretty clear just by taking an afternoon drive through the 'hoods, right?

So, scope out the competition on #1 & #2 above to understand what the rental or sale market expects.- You will lose money if you go overboard!

We had a walkthrough which I always offer for obvious damages (ie holes in the wall.).

They must sign the form.The IRS offers an online tool that lets you check if the tax ID the contractor gave you matches the IRS records.

However, be prepared for limited inventory, higher competition, and possible compromises.

So is the rider something I request before making an offer?

Even with multiple units, with current interest rates and a competitive market (prices have continued to rise even with higher interest rates) think the Madison market is a stronger long term ownership strategy, where the bulk of your return will come when you sell from appreciation in rents and property value. 

Flexibility in Loan Terms: Josh offered a unique hybrid product that let my friend lock in a portion at a fixed rate while leaving the rest variable.