The units upstairs had original wide (I think 4") 5/4" pine floors under various ply and linoleum, but they had odd wear patterns, like they'd been scraped in the middle but not the edges.

The idea is that if we leave the envelope unaddressed and by using a very incripted weaving pattern on the envelope that it will only be delivered to only highly motivated prospects.

You can be subject to civil penalties, such as a fine per occurrence or criminal action if the company or individual has a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1324a

You'll need to stay in property # 1 for at least a year.Your second will be tougher, if it appears you're forming a pattern of investing you'll likely be denied.

Be sure to employ pattern-interruption also.

@conner I had an apartment in Marble Falls, TX when the pandemic broke out.

There's a pattern in the DC area of various neighborhoods steadily improving and their nearby communities improving in the aftermath, and if you plan well you can settle on (comparatively) reasonably-priced property that will likely appreciate in value as time goes on.

I like to load up my marbles up front and save everyone time down the road.  

I was a bit concerned with weather patterns in NC as I'd like to try to avoid any markets that are at risk for extreme weather like hurricanes, flooding etc.

Our original house was a duplex and we renovated the upstairs unit to our specifications, which included a large custom marble walkin shower, high end cabinets, marble countertops, etc.