So I feel it's not a fit for everyone.

Not without the following details:1. tax residency, and location of the physical asset for nexus allocation calcs2. personal tax filling status3.

You don't need to ask someone to connect and see if it's a fit.

They do not however have the knowledge, credit score, or physical ability anymore to fix or get into real estate.

I think it would fit my situation perfectly 

The landlord can only deduct for actual damages, which can be physical damage to the property or lost rent.

I have been able to find deals in the current market using the BP calculator that fit my buy box, but when I see that homes in that area are estimated to be ~30% overpriced and am watching in real time prices drop it leaves me unsure what to do.

., so only you can decide what fits your budget and your lifestyle best.  

If you don't have appropriate funds to enter a physical asset-- meaning physical risks, humans to manage, etc., then it's best to wait until you do or invest in a REIT.You're just not fit...right now. 

I explained what the person was doing to him, but unfortunately the property turned out not to be a good fit for me or I would have purchased it from him directly.