Insurance is the biggest scam in the country.

Or, is it reasonable to expect that the contractor may encounter unexpected challenges and that the estimated cost is subject to change. 

I did encounter a guy overdosing in a property and another guy in cardiac arrest on a property. 

Regardless, my agent had his suspicions which he confirmed with the listing agent: apparently whenever agents down here are contacted by someone without representation asking to see a house on short notice and they mention 1031, cash offer, or being an investor, it's nearly always a scam or some unscrupulous wholesaler.

Least of all some huckster pitching scam courses and books.

We have NOT encountered a turnkey provider in Detroit area that is honest and does a good job on the management.Don't believe us?

They hear a foreign voice, they immediately register it as a scam.

Keep asking for suggestions as you encounter people. 

Curious if anyone has encountered this.

The opportunities you encounter in your target market will drive your investment strategy.