@Peter NeillI see you're back with PPR.I'm considering investing in PPR within my Roth IRA? 

You want to be on the short list and then out work everyone else to land the listing.The 'top agent' question was more for the more experienced agents on this thread to voice their opinions on what influences that decision making process.Not an expert but there is a reason that brokers invest so much in making up good sounding names (e.g.

There are plenty of investment opportunities in the Detroit area as well which have the potential to offer immediate value, so I would weigh your options with care. 

Quote from @Michael K Gallagher: Quote from @A Rao: I invest in land and have done entitlement/zoning and other DD work successfully for years.A broker called me this morning on a property I have on a busy interesection and has a QSR client who likes the location, but does not want to do a ground lease, only a build to suit. 

I would try not to tie up any of the principal in down payments.Personally, I had a family member do this same thing, but they used an investment portfolio as the collateral instead of real estate.If you play your cards right, this might be the only short-term money you ever need.Please let us know what you end up doing.

My current portfolio includes two 3-Bed/2-Bath Single Family's in my home state.

We are very excited to share your investing journey with you and here to help you reach your goals however we can. 

So...if you are going to be investing in real estate beyond one house, find a good banker.

Real estate investment involves having money to make money.

Happy to answer any additional questions & good luck with your investing.