The thing I see with many who contact me looking for us to fund deals for them is their basic inability to do simple math..

I am looking for insights if I should perform a DIY cost seg or if I should work with a firm? 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

@Joseph Lombard we agree with @Travis Biziorek.Suggest you change your post title to: "DIY Investors Please Share Your Detroit Area Contractors" or something similar to appeal to fellow DIY'ers and any contractors.

Cash for keys is simple - get out by X date and I’ll give you Y dollars when you give me the keys and leave the property undamaged otherwise we go to eviction

Quote from @Heather Kiddoo: I'm happy to jump on a zoom and talk about what TC's do in the creative real estate transaction if either of you are interested @Mike Hern @Chris SeveneyJust a simple question or two.

In simple terms, everyone is paid for their time/effort up front.

In my location it’s a fairly simple process.

Its simple the other party wants the zestimate .

Keep it simple, call your local building inspection office and ask what are the rules for homeowners /investors working on their own houses.