Our goal with this policy is to accomplish several things: - Encourage these "wholesalers" to bless some other real estate investing community with their presence- Stop the SPAM- Offset the several hundred thousand dollars per year in costs that spammers, too often "wholesalers" bring to the platform. 

Yes - I spoke with Ivan Barratt several years back many times over the course of a year, and put considerable efforts into due-diligence.

Some areas we push owners to invest in are West Allis, Bayview, Wauwatosa, and several neighborhoods in Milwaukee, including Riverwest, Harambe, and the East Side.

Whe I drive around here in Detroit there are several vacant land lots.

and I think there are several remedies to resolve this - and the developer and the city's business/permitting services both have liability here. 

@Nathan Frost typical for Detroit, that's why we offer our clients several security options, including removing & storing mechanicals when vacant and then reinstalling day tenant moves in.What makes you think the seller will install new mechanicals?

Remember this: the answer is ALWAYS no when you ask.Having said that, I've been able to get several seller finance deals.You need to have a motivated seller who doesn't need the money at sale.

There are several city programs that we are taking advantage of as well—tax credits, funding, etc. 

I personally know several blue-collar millionaires from HVAC techs to plumbers.

Also, the ability to export reports for partners or lenders would be a plus.Essential Data/Analytics: Reliable rent estimates, cap rates, cash-on-cash return, operating expenses (especially maintenance and CapEx), and local market trends like population growth or job market health are key for decision-making