If the block seems relatively quiet without much loitering, you may have a place where you can attract good tenants.  

That newer asphalt, or when it is resealed or newly striped, looks pretty sharp (but then you have some costs and maintenance), but I am not sure the attractive lot would bring much more in rent nor would gravel drive off good tenants.Finally, I shovel snow with the body sled type shovels and it would knock me out without a smooth surface underneath like asphalt or cement, so with gravel maybe check how that would work with your snow removal system (be it shovel, snowblower, or plow truck)...probably gravel best fit for plow truck...Best of luck

Make it attractive enough and someone might be willing to partner with you.

So, whatever that requires.Learn how to attract and partner with private lenders.

The BRRRR method is quite attractive to me, I'd like to buy and hold and get great value in that. 

If they do not fall within the guidelines for a warrantable condo, you can still obtain financing under a non-warrantable program but the rates & terms are not nearly as attractive as the conventional financing.

Why do people think this is a way to attract sellers?

With that said, allowing owners a % of anything you can make over market rent as furnished corporate rental is a unique play that can be used to attract great home owners with GREAT properties (Win/Win). 

This group has been meeting for years and attracts attendees from all over Columbus Metro.

Oklahoma isn't exactly the most attractive location in the US so I doubt i'll have nearly the competition you guys in Dallas or California have.