I become the brain of my clients and know what they really want and what they don't want based on our conversations.

Just new dynamic I’m not used to, going up and introducing myself to random people.

Also in your area that is a little rural if its well and septic makes sure those are checked by professionalsif it has city sewer make sure you do a sewer scope on the line running to the street.. and of course make sure roof is good etc etc.and for sure you can offer what you want to pay.. they may not accept it but its up to you.also ask title company to give you current owner.. and if you want simply make a back up offer in cases the wholesaler cant close this happens a lot and you get a better deal. 

Based on your asset statements let’s say a $400,000 all in cost build at say 7%

I recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network.

But obviously, we have spent the better part of 20 years on the buyer's side of the table, so we are looking for some general advice, tips/tricks, or even the pitfalls of setting up a hard money lending arm to augment our current business model. 

Detroit is ranked among the top 100 most dangerous cities in the United States, based on crime data.

In some markets or some tenant bases they always like to push the limits. 

I just graduated and am currently working as an intern at a government agency (for up to one year).

We have a 50 unit apartment complex and a local Subscription based Roadside Assistance company wants to partner with us to provide our tenants with unlimited priority roadside assistance services.