So you make it sound like it is only "SEO" that is competing for that minuscule amount. 

Sounds like the Goodegg got out over their skis but no doubt many other sponsors did as well.

Plastic walls sound like a good idea.

I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).

The whole "he's open-sourcing everything for the world" thing sounds nice, but in practice, a lot of those ideas haven’t exactly panned out the way he claimed they would. 

Sounds like a good deal, congrats Scott!

Referrals from local investors on BiggerPockets can be a great resource. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agents@Mark Ainley sounds like a great person to link up with!

I'm thinking of maybe just lumping them into a category under repairs or something but want to see if others have a It sounds like categorizing deductions under a ‘repairs’ category could work as a temporary fix, but it might not give you the full accuracy you’re looking for long-term.

As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.

Your issue more so is the seasoning period for the refinance is what it sounds like.