Beyond something of extreme nature I find most things are repairable, especially if it’s a rental.

Be active, transparent, and provide helpful insights and leads will naturally find their way to you.I couldn't agree more.

Hurricane Helene shows us that natural disasters are part of the risk in REI.

Then tell us the nature of your remaining questions and concerns as to each remaining aspect, so people can have intelligent, focused, SHORT, conversations with you on each issue you present. 

Sellers rarely mind the low deposit and extended closing period due to the nature of the property, or at least they can be made aware of the fact that their lot has issues that will take MY time and MY money to solve and then they come around.My terms on the flip are: Minimum 10K spread between purchase and flip value.  1-2K deposit upfront to hold the property for 7 days then the deposit becomes non-refundable after the 7th day and the buyer has the same amount of time that I originally negotiated with seller typically 8-12 months(its a purchase contract but because of contingencies its essentially an option).  

What I do not control is the natural level of rents in any given market at any given time. 

But that doesn't mean you know the right ingredients or can assemble it without disaster.

I think Natural Gas dryers have 110V outlets but electric only dryers are 220V w/30 Amp breakers, if I'm remembering correctly. 

It's really unfortunate that people flash their wins on internet, and then other thousands of people naturally try to replicate that.

This influx of workers will naturally drive demand for housing, retail, and other services in the surrounding areas, especially in smaller towns and cities that haven't seen major growth in decades.