Also look back on their application and see if you missed any 'red flags" so this can be a valuable learning experience for you.

rlkey=nqll6j71hmuippapvh8fdgnv4&e=3&st=f4ummlca&dl=0It was hard to find a similar property which I didn't know if that was a red flag or not.

Because we are dependant, for the most part, on word of mouth recommendations it is vital that our recommendations are valid. 

Interesting, I am an active investor, we also have a team and ask OOS clients almost the opposite: we require them to come to Milwaukee and check out some neighborhoods and houses together in order to make sure we are on the same page.

Great question Todd, first red flag is asking for full payment upfront.

You can still build two separate homes on the same lot, offering investment flexibility.The streamlined approval process is a huge advantage, cutting out the red tape of lengthy public hearings.

We are out of state owners and currently have four Detroit properties purchased from a turnkey company. 

The licensed plumbers do not get permits for water heaters, I have never heard of one being red tagged solely for not having a permit so I do not get permits (and know no one that does) for swapping a water heater.  

You don't know all of the people living there so that's a big red flag as well.

Eliminate the red tape of going through a custodian for all transactions/investments3.