@Rick Thompson Everyone's risk tolerance is different of course, but all things being equal, i always recommend that our clients stick with 20-25% down.

:) I have never asked for the address of the property until I know the client is under contract for the property. 

I would assume that most other agents would mutually agree to end the agreement, especially if the client is not happy with the service.

Take them on a first come first served basis and first one who meets requirements gets it.

The handyman I have used and recommend to my clients is:Jet Home ImprovementsRoger PetersonTacoma, WashingtonHe is a good guy and does most of all the handy work.

If you wouldn’t mind sharing more detail on it I would love to hear it as it would serve as a great example for my wife and I.

I'm an experienced real estate investor who is interested in specifically entering the west side of Detroit market and I'm looking for a great real estate agent who's insights on the area could serve as leverage for me throughout the process of getting acclimated

Ive gotten clients approved at 610-620.Maybe try speaking to more banks?

While looking for these homes, I ran across an agent who’s client is looking to sell off 12 rental properties in the area all around 50K range or so with work required on some.

These are great programs for first time buyers to help break the cycle of renting, many of my clients have used these and I even did as well (different program but through IHDA).