However, the various service providers do have very different capabilities and business models.

A smart broker/agent has a business model they do not deviate from for anyone at any time.

Thanks all for your help and sharing your expertise with me! 

I personally wouldn't invest here I'm 7.2 bias...I shy away from SFH in Detroit, I prefer 2-4 units.That said, this is a solid model for Detroit, good purchase price, reasonable amount of cash to rent for a home and fair for housing amount in terms of rent.

I believe the work of off a commission model where they take a percentage of the 1st year's savings.

I may be rolling some money into an investment group for a hotel deal of about 100 room scale or less, but I'm pretty reluctant right now.  These airbnb properties my friend has up and running are returning 16-20% for...

I will be purchasing a house outside of Rochester, NY and wondering if anyone knows of a contractor with expertise with the FHA 203k process. 

Buy only what makes sense financially and fits into your business model.

@Michael Doherty  Unless you have the expertise needed to find underlying problems, then it's an unequivocal YES. 

hi Jose, what expertise do you bring to the table, and where are you located?