Only time it may be required is in the case of a Health/Safety issue such as mold remediation.

I have had lenders agree to take larger hits, however, only in extreme circumstances (cancer or serious health issues would be one example).It's not a step by step "how to", but I hope it helps you.

My cousin is a licensed contractor and he did the 2nd floor gut and partially the 1st floor but ran into major health issues with a family member.Any idea what the cost will be to continue this rehab? 

The military provides for roughly $800 million in economic impact, but aerospace, energy, health care, education and  manufacturing and distribution make up the bulk of jobs in the area.    

Not all inner city I would venture.Joe who works Detroit and deals with I think a little higher grade than what you describe but knows the score and knows to stay away from what your describing for financial health reasons.Myself the accidental landlord who knew not of what he was doing, back in the day and was forced into dealing with inner city and this tenant demographic

If I need golf strategies, I won't contact Tiger Woods about my heart health.

As I am a citizen of the wealthiest country in the world, I honestly believe that NO American should be hungry, NO American should be denied access to an affordable education, and NO American should go without health care.

Can the federal budget handle billions more in lost revenue when it's already in record red-ink territory especially as it weighs potentially very expensive issues like health care reform?

If it is significant, get the health department involved.

Change your message to so far as why they would want to sell.Motivations of older people in general:60s to 70: Retire, downsize, travel, spend time with grandkids/kids, buy new toys70s to 80: Leave a legacy to loved ones, protect their nest egg, maintain health. 80s plus: Simply their estate, leave legacy so loved ones will remember them, slow decline in heath, stay out of nursing home or being a burden on family.I have a couple of sources where you can get the age of your prospect if you want to tailor a message to each age group.