(It can be done, but they don't have the time or inclination to aggressively search, when that time could be used more productively elsewhere).

I wouldn't be inclined to respond to a mailer from someone I don't know because I wouldn't trust em, and I've sold plenty solo- but if a big name vetted and 'qualified' this mostly shady group of cash buyers...

My first inclination, though, is to paint the front door black along with the shutters.

I'd be interested in what other feedback your receive from potential buyers as well if you'd be inclined to share.Best of luck with the sale!  

I'm less inclined to believe that it is a skunk, although the season/timing would be about right.

Whereas, if they give you a number that is more in line with reality and what a passive investor should expect for such little risk, then you might be inclined to tell yourself you can do better.In neither case were you able to dig in and find out how they operate and what makes them special or what makes them ordinary.  

I think each investor has differnt goals, it sounds like you have a incline to shoot for the moon in your next investment area, but remember, once you pick a market you are committed and are spending a lot of time in that area, if there is one change to that market (example SpaceX picks a new location, even if it is only 60 miles away) you have wasted your time. 

At the end of the day we are revitalizing, Detroit’s gone through it and is on the incline even Cleveland’s had its' own renaissance, now it is time for Toledo to flip the script!

I certainly don't bring up FIRE because I promote all of the ideas... but I do think there are a few components of the mentality that could also do some good to those of us more inclined to REI (goalsetting and exit strategies among them).Thanks again for the dialogue! 

I'd be inclined to put them in the "acquisition cost" column, as in "how much does it cost to acquire a rentable-to-my-standards property" (answer is purchase cost + repair cost).