At first, they will give you the low price, hard to get rid of properties, or the crazy clients, and you'll be happy to have them, you need to cut your teeth somewhere.     

There have been no issues whatsoever with them and they always pay rent on the first of the month.

Leaving the low W2 low asset folks marketing for seller financed deals which in 2016 are like hens teeth.  

I presented her my rental agreement, which says in part:"All personal property on premises shall be and remain at tenant's sole risk, and owner shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of such personal property arising from any cause whatsoever.

Michigan has a unique property tax structure that you should know to avoid bad assumptions.Overall, if you're buying this and willing to believe a wholesaler's claims about ARV and such, then you probably shouldn't be investing out-of-state because you're setting yourself up to be screwed.Either:1) Cut your teeth investing in your backyard2) Start building your OOS team BEFORE you buy anything3) Buy in the Ring Cities of Metro Detroit, which have less risk than the City of Detroit.You might want to follow our blog here on BP as we write extensively about the Metro Detroit market.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094-royal-rose-properties

In my slight defense, it’s my first time, I was super nervous, and felt so absolutely intimidated (the fact that this guy and I didn’t even click whatsoever was a red flag).

My rookie advice (If I'm even qualified to give any advice whatsoever. 

But about as rare as hen's teeth.

What I was thinking that whether having a certificate would help in clearing the new buyer that he is in no danger whatsoever?

Or are we better off gritting our teeth and staying where we are while saving/investing to build some reserves first?