If you have no facts, then yes an appraisal can be your ticket, but also keep in mind how your state manages assessed values.

I don’t mind paying those fees if I can build a solid, long lasting business quickly.I know I can piece together all these things by attending my local REI meetings and making connections there.

To scale, replicate this winning formula in similar markets, optimize operations for Section 8 tenants, and consider networking with like-minded investors to uncover new opportunities and partnerships.

The first one that comes to mind is CPKC.

Please keep in mind investors, not every deal that you place under contract will close - that's just the nature of the beast when it comes to investing. 

Mind you, I pulled out of the lending space back in '20.

You need to keep in mind that this should be a long term hold at least to a point when you wanna convert back to CAD that you are not losing on conversionWhen i started in 2012 it was like 1.05-1.07 

Start with great theming, keeping in mind the current trends taking place at the parks.

I has two GREAT property managers that immediately come to mind, one handling 5 high end high rise condos I owned in Phoenix and the other one handling a 12 unit very lower end apartment building I owned in Arlington, Texas.  

The only other option that comes to mind is to make the improvements and try to achieve favorable rental rates to push the story that 2 BR homes rent for a premium because its unique.