Speak with a local Realtor who knows the market, but also is knowledgeable about creative financing options.Good Investing...

It is not really apples to apples, but generally speaking the more money invested the further ahead you will be eventually in the future, just because your compounding base is higher, regardless of where the money comes from - ie, 4 300k properties are 1.2 million on property, which is double the 600k property.

I look forward to speaking with you.

When I asked the seller for receipts detailing the work done and requested permission to speak with the mitigation company directly, he refused.

Then, speak to a lender or two and ask them to help evaluate your deal! 

Due to my W2 employment I cant have any bad/negative personal debt.

@Nick Belsky thank you Nick, I would love to speak about non conventional avenues.

Note, I speak of this as an immigrant household.To expand on #3; international trade is good.

So far I am happy with my property manager but constantly want to be on the lookout/speaking with other investors in Detroit about their experiences with their firms.

Would there be a certain area that may impact the business positively or negatively?