As others have stated this is unrealistic due to arrival time, cost order issues, and volume to make it worth it.

If that's your only issue, then you should be OK. 

If you currently rent for $2,500 and take the $1,750; you have additional positive cash flow of $750 for your rent situation.Have you thoroughly looked over the capex potential issues? 

I don't foresee any issues but I'll keep you posted.

But occasionally we have issues and tenants need to be asked to leave or just decide to disappear in the middle of winter and it sucks.The worst part is I find the quality of tenant interested or willing to move this time of year isn't the greatest either - often times there is a reason they have to move right now since most landlords don't like ending leases this time of year.Either lower your rent or just hang in there.

Is there any issues with doing this on investment properties that people have had in the past? 

I'm looking at small multifamiles and won't have an issue with capital thankfully.I am in Arkansas and looking to stay local-ish initially.

We don't have any issue getting it booked up for the season.

Your client should consult a real estate attorney to draft an agreement with the ex and ensure there are no legal or tax issues, especially since this is an investment property.

If it has a good review history, there probably isn't any issues with the place.