For examine if you're a previous arson investigator or fire chief and the property is a burnout I would expect your value to the venture to be more essential to it's success and therefore would command a higher share of the deal's proceeds.

This is critical, just because the median rent in your area is something it does not mean your unit in the current condition can command that price so before you raise it make sure you get the price right.

You can only use your VA loan benefit if you plan to live in the residence (which you will be unable to do being a single E-2, unless you are taking care of a relative who has special needs & get approval from command).If you truly would like to invest (and stay single), try to negotiate an owner finance deal to potentially fix up & rent out on an affordable residence back home (provided you have trusted family willing to help fix/manage it).

The cost of the build has skyrocketed so these apartments will have to command a higher rent. 

This is why you only see SFH, which command the highest market price, and large apartment complexes, which have economies of scale, being built. 

Without knowing numbers I would imagine if they improved their building a little bit I'm sure they could command higher rents so see if you can chat with him about that. 

As well as command a higher rent.  

I think the article puts it into perspective what why and how SF and peninsula can command prices that those that live in the mid west deep sought or other areas were median price homes are in the 150k range.. it maybe allows them to understand why.. and why it wont come crumbling down.. keep in mind the move up.. anyone who bought in mid 90s has a few million in CASH equity. as well. 

This one is a 1000 sq ft 3/1 with a pretty bad floor plan so that’s why I think the price we can command is lower (conservatively 150k but maybe low 200s if we add a half bath).

Just so you know, vacant lots will command a mere fraction of what most of us investors need.