Unfortunately there competitiveness in the market and cut throat antics give the other offices (company) a bad name. 

In the 2024 insurance market, CA is hard to place, so even though you could force them onto a single policy, it may be more economical to keep them separate.I'll send you a note with the carriers who can do this for you.

This is one of the main inherent risks with pre-construction, and the pre-construction market has cooled, and with impeding tariffs, there is some uncertainty around where prices will be in the coming months.One thing to clarify, are you looking to buy an investment property or a primary residence (or perhaps abit of both where you live in one unit and rent out the other)?

I’m currently operating in South Georgia market. 

I think it's very dependent on the property and market. 

No residual marketing and no marketing for each properties uniqueness.

Real estate agents, property managers, and contractors who specialize in your target market can save you time and money in the long run.

Since it is a family member and I would potentially buy the property for under market value.

Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.

OTM = General, overhead/widescreen view of nationwide market tends.BPRE = Detailed ways specific people are making money in real estate.