I would not approach it from the standpoint of I want to build container homes and then look for a site, I would have a site and think about what the best use of it would be and if it happened to be container homes then go for it.As John mentioned above appealing to the masses is the route to success here IMHO

Here are some ways to approach this:New Partner Buyout:You can bring in a new partner to buy out the exiting one.

There are some incredible investment opportunities all throughout Columbus for both short and long-term rentals.

This is a silly question, but if I go in, asking for information like this, how would I even approach the subject?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Being able to accept a family in a program into a nice, renovated, and well cared for unit is an incredible feeling.  

The biz is still alive and well even though we're approaching the top of the housing cycle.Cheers!

I was looking for something different, with a more simple, streamlined, process-based approach a la REI Pebble, and paid (and am paying monthly) because I took them at their word and did not do extensive research before making the purchase. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this scenario?