If you're not conducting the work yourself, contract with reputable and competent companies.

A broker who can also deliver a reputable management company (themselves or an independent company) willing to take over management at closing is a real plus for any residential rental investment. 

Please, if anyone has the name(s) of a reputable Detroit management company, please share. 

Asking for a friend who was told by his PM (reputable) to ignore it and that most investors don't bother to get their Grandview properties inspected/registered with the city. 

Sometimes, properties owned by non-profits have deed restrictions, zoning conditions, or agreements tied to their use.Tax Considerations: Non-profits often hold tax-exempt status, so you’ll need to ensure that taxes are assessed correctly once ownership transfers to you.Potential Public or Internal Scrutiny: If the transaction appears to undervalue the property or is perceived as exploiting a non-profit’s resources, it could lead to reputational risks for you or the organization.

Besides, Jerry has an outstanding reputation.

Can anyone point me to reputable lenders to start with?

If there’s no response, consulting with a real estate attorney would be wise to determine how to terminate the agreement and recover unpaid rent.Once they’re ready to switch PMs, I can recommend some reputable property managers here in Indianapolis who are responsive and trustworthy.

best of luck on your journey. i would partner up with a reputable mentor if this is your first deal.

It will likely be a web of contractors, engineers, and architects, but some those are ultimately leading to the developer.