Not sure how or why, but it can’t be good in the long run. this is very prevalent in lower value asset land.  

I have avoided some of the "D" class neighborhoods as I suspect that issues such as yours are more prevalent but I still struggle to think that a 7 month vacancy is normal and can't be corrected by better advertising or adjusting rent price.

I imagine that there is a blend of both, but which is more prevalent?

I imagine that there is a blend of both, but which is more prevalent?

Mello Roos is prevalent in California, but this type of "tax" is not prevalent in Maryland unless you consider nicer neighborhoods with HOAs, another form of "tax." 

They will have more accurate take on prevalent Cap Rates than brokers, who have an incentive to massage the numbers.

It's a prevalent topic now more than ever because many states are letting tenants stay in our investment properties for free and taking away the landlord's right to evict.I've noticed that many landlords don't sue for unpaid rent or damages after an eviction.

This will affect any efficiencies of scale you can expect.What is the prevalent Cap Rate for similar buildings in the area?

What is the prevalent Cap Rate for similar properties in your area?

(This also is prevalent in people who are more mature in age and most noticeably in many immigrants)  If that is the case, it’s not him who needs to change, but rather you.You may want to explore other options when hiring a GC, as time is money when you are investing.