Drive for Dollars - then implement 1 and 2 above.4.

At $40 per square foot they were not climate controlled and were pretty basic (gravel drives, no CC, no insulation). 

How would you write an offer if you just did a drive-by?

Again this is higher level investing, not for the amateurs that want to buy the first property they see the first day they drive thru ohio.Also buying cash is for fools. 

I drive a SL600 v12, $5 hurt, but I can not go to a car I might have to push up a hill just to get to the other side.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

I'm also wondering if Charlotte being so expensive is likely to drive people there, even though it might be a bit too far a commute

I always think that's a great place to start when looking to invest out of state.I also agree with what most said - design, amenities and furnishings will drive revenue.

However, it drives me crazy I can’t deploy the $1M+ equity into a different deal.

when they bought in 2019 and have significantly lower monthly payments driving meaty cashflow.