I told the attorney I planned to do my own offers and then have him handle the paperwork for the land contract, closing, etc... and was told I coulnd't do that.

You say let's meet in middle 6% <- pause about 35 seconds before respondingAfter agreement  : start paperwork with title company to create note/agreementMake sure you are not over paying for this property

So essentially, I would offer rent/lease-to-own opportunities.

Ensure you have proper cash for keys paperwork so they sign and understand they are forfeiting all rights to property.Congrats on purchase!

He would also assist with all paper work.

It may be that you can run errands and paperwork around on your bike for a local investor, help rehab and demo crews, help build excel models, who knows.

If not, make sure the one you chose understands there will be a lot of back and forth with the bank between calls, email and paperwork.

And why I think a program to raze some of these buildings is essential to Detroit's recovery.Same thing happened where I grew up in rural MO. 

It generally takes about 30 days from when al the paper work is submitted.

I told the attorney I planned to do my own offers and then have him handle the paperwork for the land contract, closing, etc... and was told I coulnd't do that.