The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

They usually require experience and they are lots of docs needed from architect drawings to a lot of permitting. 

The issue I have seen with these types of properties is they could have two valuations - the value of the real estate which the structures will have little value and you have the land the other is as an operating business just like a bed and breakfast would have - real estate has value but it operates a business now you mention 12k / month but if someone also has to manage the property what is that worth and what would someone pay to manage a property like this?

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.

Furnished Finder is what we use to list all of our mid-terms and don't typically have any issues finding tenants. 

A wholesaler in Pflugerville brought me a deal when their cash buyer fell through, and it ended up being a win-win.Digging Into Pre-Development Permits: Austin has a lot of new developments, and I’ve had success reaching out to property owners near upcoming projects.

They appear to have run into liquidity and cash flow issues currently and worst of all have gone dark and not shared any of the requested financial information.

I contacted Zillow about this issue but received no response.

Now, with taxes, insurance, and interest higher and rents not keeping up with property values, most investors are putting more down to get the properties above a 1.0X DSCR. 80% is acceptable, but the issue is getting the property to cash flow at the higher amount. 

Quote from @Daniel Reed: @Jonathan Greene So, are you suggesting that this issue is indeed driving investors away from Florida?