Now they are priced such that rates must go lower in order for the deals to work, and I'm not convinced that reality will support that bet.3.

Just like doubling down on a bet you could lose it all. 

You do that, it's going to be best place to start because I am betting from there you will seek how to simplify things. 

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.

I'd bet that this note is worth more to you than to most buyers until the note is much lower LTV, but I'm a novice in this space.

It's a stalemate due to affordability and either wages or prices give, I would bet the latter. 

Clearly, shes not happy and an unhappy tenant usually results in more issues down the road, and you can bet they'll be expensive issues. 

I think making it more generic and less custom is the safer bet.

You can talk to the bank about a loan; however, my bet is they will want some form of contract and scope of work and will only pay him at set milestones.

You could certainly reach this demographic, but it could also cost you substantially more than the return.For the money, your best bet is probably a dedicated website for your property with the key words that you want to convey.