Sometimes I have even directed troubled tenants towards assistance programs (such as single moms because there are a lot of programs for them specifically in my area especially).

Was your QOZB designed for a specific state/city, or was it structured to operate more nationally?

easy to build, rent, refinance repeat. might not be your market. look at the underwriting model. we underwrite every deal not only with fresh comparable but market economics change. land costs go up or down, construction costs go up or down, design modifications improve the property, comp sets can get more favorable or less favorable.

There are no laws restricting mark-to-market rents. 

Sure, plenty of people will buy them but it's usually a smaller segment of the market than investors buying a vacant house.

Also, has anyone had more success with inbound marketing—using PPC, PPL, or other methods?

Assumed nothing could possibly go wrong in the next 5 years what you want when you look at an investment property is to know the current rental amounts, specific expense items, and conditions of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems.  

Market 1bd rents are about $1500-$2000.Ideally, we would have 24 months to get thru plans/engineering/permits/rennovation.

Happy to connect and work with anyone trying to expand their business.I am working on building an industrial portfolio of my own - consistently searching and analyzing deals.My main market is Southern California, but I am slowly expanding my lens across the US.Ronald Rhode and Chad Griffiths are the best content creators in the space hands down. 

I would compare the return on your rental to your stock market portfolio.