Glad I asked now because you both brought up things I hadn't thought about.  

Multiple weeks later they accepted a full price offer and then went bananas when the buyers wanted them to make some small repairs that were brought to light through the inspection.  

I hesitate to ask a title co. for help before Ive brought them any value, but I wonder if records will give me mailing address over phone?

@Ali Boone The policy on the house will cover you up to $1m against lawsuits brought on by the tenants in the rental.  

After a career change brought us to Kentucky we sold the duplex and haven't invested since.  

It was funny I think I spent 10k  I brought much more.. then quit when I realized I had no idea what I was buying I don't think I ever got one redemption..

I brought a contractor my very first time but it didnt seem right to keep asking someone to go see every lead.

One thought they had I think was tongue and cheek and brought out the SPCA.The reality is if you bought in a C area is this is something that wholesaler turn key guys deal with on a daily bases they just try to get the houses sold to their clients as soon as they can so the risk then goes to who ever buys the house..

Since you brought up Detroit lets take that as an example...

But since we brought one more partner and no one bothered to write anything down (we thought we knew each other well enough) we've learned some pricy lessons.