His revitalization strategy and partnership with the private sector (Dan Gilbert, Ford, etc.) have worked better than many people's expectations so far and he also brought in great staff into the administration.

Just about every lender now has new terms, new underwriting guidelines, and potentially even new (or reduced) staff.

To me the biggest risk is finding staff, at min. wage, they just dont want to show up ...

@Chad MilesIf you are able to stop by the office and meet the staff,  you will get a true "feeling."

John Helmick is the owner very bright guy .. tell them Jay HInrichs sent you .. but only John knows me there as their staff has changed over the years..

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

I do about 1000 BPOs a year, actually my staff does. 

I found a property through my cities grass code enforcement staff.

I want the ability to go to the bank and the staff understands the real estates arena for investors so I can get things done in a timely manner, in a the most cost effective way, in the most intelligent way as well.

During my visit to my area I went to local restaurants and asked staff if they knew people in the business.