I'm not sure if typical property managers would take on the role, if they did they would want a larger cut.

So it will add time, and then you have to cut up and throw out big boxes. 

MAYBE HVAC, but that is less clear because the total cost of ownership of a very efficient system might not be that much better than a mid-grade system these days.

At face value, it sounds like you believe that some of the operators of MFH that have purchased in the last 18-24 months may have to cut losses next year providing new investors a much better deal.No.....

Quote from @Jordan Dieterle: I can't really give you advice because your problems isn't clearly explained.

Cash flowing at 5% down was possible about 3 years ago—but that ship may have since sailed.Now, you’re left with two options: you can either pony up more cash per deal, or you can potentially look out of state for markets with more favorable rent-to-price ratios.Or…you can wait for rates to decline, but I don’t know how much a 100 or 150 basis point rate cut in the next year will really move the needle.That said, some firms (usually new construction companies, turnkey providers, etc.) will enter into forward commitments with lenders at institutional rates and then pass cost interest rate savings onto end buyers to entice them to purchase a property.

There used to be some landlord seminars for Dallas Housing Authority ever so often, so that might be a good place to ask if they are still doing those.One thing to think about is if Section8 might be subject to the DOGE cuts?

If there is not clear winner, i would go with it was most universal and durable and don't "overspend" in hopes that it will sell quickly. 

If you’re okay with moderate negative cash flow as a "forced savings plan," that’s fine, but I’d advise setting clear boundaries on how much loss you’re comfortable with per year.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.