Investors typically want a steal of a deal, so even 25% off is typically not enough for me to even stop....50% off market value starts to get interesting. 

Cannot comment as never done business with this person but if someone needs to change their number and email addresses, there are typically reasons why. 

technically yes but I am not sure how realistic it is unless its a very large parcel. reason I say that is typically when you give up rights they will use them (for example oil well), which requires access etc.

Cutting to the meat of the situation, I came across a property that looked like a fixer upper, typical investment grade property.

For investment, 20% down is typical with some 15% down options out there but there are restrictions (not sure if this is available for STRs, just LTRs.) 

@Nathan Frost typical for Detroit, that's why we offer our clients several security options, including removing & storing mechanicals when vacant and then reinstalling day tenant moves in.What makes you think the seller will install new mechanicals?

Correspondent lending typically takes one of two forms: delegated or non-delegated.One approach is to obtain your loan purchaser’s criteria and documentation, (hopefully) adhere to them scrupulously, and originate the loans yourself.

Quote from @Chas Lumley: Quote from @Caleb Brown: Getting leases is typically done once under contract, I always have verbiage that leases will be reviewed by buyer within the inspection contingency.

We use Furnished Finder to list our MTRs and typically attract traveling healthcare professionals as tenants.

The slowest months of the year are typically October - December.