I am just starting to explore and I get no less than 150 emails a day. 

We are also still listed a little below market value to build some reputation. 

If there is a counterattack as you say then you are creating a win/lose and you will find that strategy will build you a bad reputation and ruin your business.

I will run my numbers and look into Specialized Housing, local REIA club meets, BP meets, among other things, and continue my exploration on BP.

GET more estimates from Reputable Roofing  Companies especially those that specialize in Framing as I have found that some don't 4.

It wouldn’t be in their best interest, to ruin their reputation over peanuts.

If they don't even know the possible options, perhaps you could explain it to them or work with a local agent who is well-versed in working with investors and can help them explore what might be possible.They aren't too old, and beyond their own benefit lies the benefit to you and their grandkids in what they leave behind, so they should think beyond the immediate and focus on the future.

We are currently using airdna's investment explorer to help hone in on a market for investment.  

Some of my considerations were training/mentoring, flexibility in time, commission splits, reputation of the brokerage, and goals that brokerages may instill on their agents.  

I've explored Detroit in detail.