Ended the call with polite but flat refusal to return rent.Anyway, wanted to know others would handle it, what steps should be taken now, and how to avoid issue in future.

First, purchase my first rental multi-home property (2-3 flat) within the next 6-8 months.

That being said, you might call a couple of agents in your area (check BP as there may be agents on here in your area or people in your area on here that can recommend someone) and see if they'd be willing to help you close for a flat fee rather than a % of sale (to save you some money) since you already found the property and they won't have to do as much legwork.

Pricing here are starting to flat line, if not drop. construction booming.

The city has its own water, electric and cable company which I've been told is very nice.Trenton, Woodhaven, Flat Rock, and Riverview are more southern communities that have good potential for investments, as they are considered very good areas to raise kids (excellent schools, higher valued houses).Areas that I would stay away (or at least be hesitant) are: Ecorse, River Rouge, Melvindale. 

If you had your pick, would you buy a duplex/triplex/quad that is townhome style (side by side) or flat style (on top of each other)?  

They could offer buyer’s agents a flat fee of $2,500, similar to what Trelora in Colorado is offering buyer’s agents.

My then boyfriend, now hubby, is a contractor and together we remodeled the place doing everything ourselves except electric, plumbing and the flat roofs (yes, we shingled the pitched parts.)

Norfolk is a little flat right now, but sales are still got.

@Gilbert Dominguez Spanish Bungalow - rectangular box, flat roof with parapet.