You work for buyers instead of the sellers. 

As one of the larger multi-family lenders in the city, a great deal of my clients are 2-4unit buyers/owners....many of them being primary residence purchases taking the "house-hacking" angle. 

A tip for the homewoner....the last thing a person in foreclosure needs is for some wannabe wholesaler to tie up their property “hoping” to flip the contract....the deal falls apart then the homeowner doesn’t have time to sell it to a real buyer.

-Flippers, and buy and hold investors, who are looking for properties and are serious buyers. 

networking and connecting buyers and sellers?).

I am an active cash buyer/buy and hold investor in Rochester Minnesota and always happy to purchase wholesale deals.

Prices are rising so that won't last forever, but it is there.Big difference - 1) The police respond and are active in enforcing laws to protect your tenants and homes2)  The schools are much better3)  The crime is MUCH lower  4)  You will be happier with your property manager5)  The homes will actually sell to end buyers, not just out of state investors.6)  People pay taxes and water bills in every city other then Detroit nearly all of the timeCan you make a HUGE return in Detroit! 

because a potential buyer will want to know what repair cost they need to factor into their budget.

add “Exhibit A” with Contingencies.Within 10 Days of execution, Seller shell provide Buyer with any document related to the property, which sell include but not limited to:1.Leases, amendments, modifications2.Current or future lease concessions3.Security deposits4.Current rent rolls5.Current rent arrears6.All maintenance, utility, management, service, and other contracts.7.Financial statements for the past three years and a year-to-date financial statement.8.A description of all capital expenditures performed in the last 3 years.

They should be able to open title and tell you a solution before you find another buyer.