Before myself and a few other builder developers jumped in.. it was hard to sell anything in those blocks of town..

It bitcoin IS block chain innovation. 

Pick an area that is within a 2 hour drive or a 3 hour nonstop plane flight.Get in that market and really learn it neighborhood by neighborhood block by block.Local market knowledge is every investor’s competitive advantage.I do MF deals in Greenville SC where I live and already own 400 doors.

Let them know about the PM and emphasize that you will keep the property in excellent condition, thereby making the whole block look better.I'd schedule a visit where you stay for a few days, and at that time maybe a gift card would be appropriate......

One stumbling block of another full(ish)-service discount broker, Homie, was that it paid market-standard (2.5-3%) buyer agent commissions.

Keep in mind, most offmarket/distressed deals are traded offmarket before they even hit the auction block. 

I've been around the block too long to know differently.Mr.

You can get a block shot of the neighborhood as well which shows you what the other houses are worth.No, you aren't an appraiser.

I  started keeping an event journal to remind me of issues or unique incidents that impact the income/occupancy of each property, including maintenance block-offs. 

I invest in Detroit as well, and it's a city full of opportunities if you take the time to understand it.A couple of quick tips: Get familiar with the neighborhoods—Detroit is very block-by-block, and the difference in property conditions or tenant quality can be drastic just a few streets apart.