if you're beginning conversations with agents, and they don't recommend that you sign this agreement before the close on a property, is that a good thing or a bad thing? 

I can show you what I have done and my plans for the property. 

When I zero in a little more closely on a specific property I'll DM you for feedback.

This maximizes my return over a Niche property.

I am calling the phone numbers in these ads asking if the owner is interested in selling the property.

BUT The points they charge and interest are both way higher than normal, on some deals I ran numbers the points and interest were going to be 20k on properties where the ARV is 100k so you have to get properties at such a low price to make it work that it is so hard.

We have an LOI accepted on a property where the seller is going to carry roughly half of the 25% down payment.

I am in the process of getting my Michigan Builders License and I currently own 4 small rental properties.

They are very different.Probate and succession vary by state, so contact a probate attorney in the state the property is in for further details. 

Why not just get accurate pricing since its a property you already own?