I highly recommend working with him, but only if you're willing to put in the effort to build a business and though leadership brand!

Your second property is either a highly leveraged property to round out. your 1031. 

Quote from @Torianne Baley: Hi George,Do you mind sharing the lender you found who accepts the 500 credit score and will loan $300k There are lenders out there but the risk is very high so your rate will be 13-15% plus the loan to value will most likely need to be less than 60% (or even 50%).

My goal is to stabilize, refinance within 3-5 years, and offer strong returns to lenders.Your point about targeting SDIRA investors and high earners is interesting—how do you typically find and connect with these types of lenders?

I could go on and on, but suffice to say the devil is in the detail, not in the high level split.

You may need to resubmit things several times, have a hard time getting ahold of them, and there is a very high chance they blow your deal up last minute, but at least you have the opportunity to get the best rate! 

I would also consider MTR in these markets as it is highly profitable with less turnover and more options for guests.

Highly unlikely .  

High-quality photos and detailed property descriptions are key. 

A nearby city with a lot of highly paid engineers.