As far as ethically that is part of my nature and I don't care for the aggressive (potentially predatory) strategies discussed by others, but I see value in offering a transparent and convenient service with lower costs and faster turnarounds than traditional MLS transactions. 

Always fix all water issues first before moving on to doing major repairs of a structural  nature.  

I'm particularly passionate about rental, fix-and-flip family and multi-unitsOutside of real estate, I enjoy nature photography.

The market can be tricky with its block-by-block nature, but it's been a great fit for all-cash purchases like yours.I also have a team on the ground in Detroit that helps manage everything from finding deals to overseeing rehabs, which is crucial for out-of-state investors.

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When they ask the nature of my business, do I advise that I'm a real estate investor?

@Mike Lambert I'm curious about the nature of your investments in Mexico, geo area, type of investment, etc?

This is a good thing if you want to do some rehab, but again, you must be very strategic about how much money you put into a place, knowing it won't naturally appreciate beyond what you create in improvements.4) We're having a bit of a zoning crisis.

You could reach out to the folks at The Nature Conservancy and they could provide additional info if that route sounds appealing.  

That will dramatically change the nature of the wholesaling business with the legal compliance factor that agents need to comply with.