If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

The RentRedi does not take the human interaction aspect out of your process or transaction, but it gives you that buffer, makes it easier, organized, consistent, repeatable and professional. 

Happy to be a resource for you.

Depending on what resources are being used to find the comps they may be ambitious.

what resources do you use most when sourcing furniture and/or renovation materials etc.?

The key is balancing protecting your business with connecting as a human being.

Since my firm is an investor private client boutique, I do not share resources outside of my client base.

It just does not have a stove.I think you are a great resource for Detroit because you've had success there.

Our limited resources though will (probably?!)

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.