This is a practice that not only saves time but protects sensitive information.  

The real estate market is time sensitive, so you need an agent who will let you know quickly where you stand with your current buying or selling situation so you can move on quickly to another property or potential buyer.They’re proactive.

I read through your entire thread and would really love to contribute but ultimately your situation is so sensitive and unique that advice from anyone other than a landlord attorney shouldn't be considered.

And yes, Detroit is very neighborhood sensitive.

Trevor, I've heard that over and over, and I'm really sensitive to it.

My clients are investors, and they have taught me a lot, and I am always making deals for them, and helping people sell properties...We deal in a very sensitive area of the RE industry, and as a professional, I feel obligated to educate and help others out.Contact me with questions about the law... just remember I am licensed in NC and SC so all of my answers will be qualified....

FYI, after the first 2 months of estimating I was seldom off on my estimates by $1,000, and the actual repair estimates came in less.From this point, not only did I write the offers and negotiate on behalf of the member, line up the inspection, but also helped teach the members how to safeguard themselves through the process.

This is probably me being overly sensitive, but for the existing tenants this is home for them, that they are getting a great discount on, so the potential for an emotional response here is very possible. 

Because investors have control over how and when renovations are executed, rather than relying solely on market appreciation, they have more options when it comes to safeguarding capital and maximizing returns.

Obviously that $300-$500 can add up if you're dealing with a cheap property with a sensitive cap.