Partner Driven saw the Brimerage Rd property as a straightforward opportunity with strong potential for a quick flip.

Hey Makani, you should check out DSCR loans, which are primarily for investment properties and focus on the property’s income potential rather than your personal income.

Additionally, timing the sale in a lower-income year or exploring potential deductions could further reduce your tax liability.

I don't see anything wrong with that approach but there isn’t a complete alignment of interest (the individual who wants to take over all construction services will want to focus on the projects with the greatest construction fee earning potential; the brokers will want to pursue more for-sale projects etc.).

How to track potential growth in an area to see if a lot is viable for purchase and building spec homes on etc. 

I focus solely on Detroit proper because, in my experience, the rent-to-price ratios, opportunities for value-add projects, and overall market potential are much stronger there.That said, Detroit is a nuanced market.

As well as limit you potential top end profit.

I recently came across a property near the international airport that seems to have good cash flow potential.

Known  Potential Black Swan events, numerous.  

If I had to wait on the seller to do this, it would drag out my closings for months, potentially.