I have several CFO clients that do similar heavy rehab projects in the Midwest (albeit with a lower purchase price), so you can definitely make the numbers work. 

Regardless of how a certain asset class is doing, an investor like yourself can ALWAYS find a good deal in any type of property.Now, my general suggestion for all of my CFO clients is the gradually move up the unit spectrum/asset type as you build up your portfolio.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer here. i have clients call me asking to lock in the maximum buy-down we can possibly allow; and others who think its a terrible idea. as other's have mentioned, i would first look at your recoupment period.

We have taken over several buildings in Berwyn from clients who have moved out a few years back, and that I get. 

I'll be happy to refer your partner whenever there's a client ready to start a project.

Even then, all of my booking.com clients are American I offer a 25% discount 0-3 days out. add a 15% fee which essentially covers your commission. set up with one hour to cancel, flexible / strict option but no refund 60 days out or later. sync it with Airbnb and or the other ones you are doing.

Huntsville is a challenging market given the price points but I've had clients find good success in the suburbs. 

A client came in and I was looking at his financials and saw that he was bringing in about $50k a month and asked him what the heck he was doing to make that.

For larger properties, some of our clients run another cost segregation study at the time of sale.2) Partial Dispositions - Taxpayers can carve out and dispose of components removed or demolished from a building.

I have a client who has done flips in the Springs.