This will give you a clear idea of what the house might be missing, and or need and gives you time to make those changes/additions before your first group.Another tip: I think it is natural for bigger properties to have more vacancies during the week/slow season.

I am assuming brrrr do similar but in reality, due to conservative nature of refi appraisals, I suspect they achieve less valuation if based on the refi appraisal.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/12/16/home-flippin...

Given the nature of small towns, we have personal relationships with multiple members of the board which we believe positions us well for success but of course there is still uncertainty.

Amazing beaches, food, nature, culture, etc.

That takes a little time to develop those resources - but they naturally come with experience.

This purchase will be up ~1m over purchase price after this rehab is done (3 sources: 1) purchase below value (or value add from addressing the rent issues - depends on your perspective) 2) value add from 4 class b+ unit rehabs 3) natural appreciation).  

Then they are changing the nature of investment by investing in sometime called Mission 10k. 

When they ask the nature of my business, do I advise that I'm a real estate investor?

It's just the nature of the business.

As far as ethically that is part of my nature and I don't care for the aggressive (potentially predatory) strategies discussed by others, but I see value in offering a transparent and convenient service with lower costs and faster turnarounds than traditional MLS transactions.