I am considering converting to a long term rental but thought that mid term might also be a good approach as well considering the home is fully furnished.

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.

Approach them directly.

I take a methodical and pragmatic work approach. 

Personally, I do not like any strategy or approach that aims to benefit from the misfortune of others.

RW's fee structure is interesting because it's a "look over HERE, not over THERE" approach. 

It seems to me that this book is a little outdated, however, still full of incredibly useful information.im sure finding networking groups in Las Vegas will be a fairly easy task.Thank you for the sugguestions!

Is it best to approach an architect or a land developer for what I am proposing?

Going DIY and self-managing this type of asset from another state may not be an easy task for such a building and neighborhood, it needs more attention (and probably capital).Try an unconventional approach.

Additionally, how many calls does it typically take you to successfully close a deal using this approach?