Over time, we’ve developed a strong relationship with the Housing Authority across various neighborhoods and ZIP codes.

Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

It's our least developed beach.

I have experience in single family fix and flip, 1-4 family rentals, small apartments (10-30 unit), 100+ unit apartments, development, commercial retail, industrial and office.

Speak with the director of development (they're not always titled that way, so just ask for whoever deals with area developments, new construction, rezoning, etc.) to ask if they'd be supportive of your plan.

Wonder what they charge developers to access their capital resources.   

I would love it if someone developed software that automatically changes the cover photos and tracks impressions and conversions.

Flip to another developer looking for your zoning ordinances.

As others have said, the best thing your son can do is run far from this deal, buckle down, save his pennies (he probably already is doing this), house-hack, and improve a property with sweat, hard work, developing a DIY skillset, and self-managing tenants. 

With this data, develop your own lead gen system that works.