With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

From there every 20 point increment affect pricing differently.

I'm an investor-friendly agent in the Grand Rapids area.

I'm looking for some advice on investing in Michigan generally, and/or Grand Rapids, MI specifically. 

Not a tourist destination, but very popular and is experiencing rapid growth.

Quote from @Max Bellino: I’m looking for guidance on whether it’s worth opting for a rapid report for a cost segregation study, which is less expensive than a full site visit.

But, I think in practice, "reverse trolling" remains ill-defined and a blurred line will rapidly begin developing. 

Our job is to rapidly identify, qualify and analyze all listings, tour the propsect as soon as possible and write workable and winnable offers.

From there every 20 point increment affect pricing differently.

I would also recommend the RPOA meetings here in Grand Rapids.