Have done some preliminary research and will do a deep dive, just wanted to see what folks thought of there were any obvious reasons why or why not or any markets similar that I should be considering.

If you conclude the leverage is so good that everyone comes out ahead that's fine but if you are only able to originate hard money debt that may be viewed as a red flag by investors who will question your experience and borrowing strength.

Way simpler and more protective for everyone for about $30/month.Out of curiosity, will you be at red stick REI in January?

Unless you're buying it at a deep discount, no $280k home rents for $2,500.

If you are interested in these options, reach out to me and my team can go deep with a couple of our lenders that offer these programs. 

I don't really want to invest in a D-class area.Tangentially, what are some of your "it's time to sell this property" red lines when it comes to the changing economic conditions of an area? 

I would use the funds to buy at deep discounts (60-70% LTV) and then wrap with seller financing.

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt they are just struggling with staffing but now have seen some red flags that lead me to believe there might also be some type of deceit/fraud and possible financial trouble.

We Normally put steel posts nearby so no one runs into them.In the third picture one unit is just in front of the picture, then a second unit is at the far end on a post.These can be set off by deep fog, rain or sleet. 

I instead look at it as a potential red flag.