CoC just about breaks even if I assume rents are on the higher end of the spectrum. 

The have a property tax break for veterans but it is not 100%.  

I wont do the magnetic signs , because I have a newer Ford F 250 and its an aluminum body and magnets dont work .

I'm looking to break into my local market of Central Maine.

It's like the property knows you need the money and something will break. 5.

Defaults and Remedies A default exists under this note if (1) Borrower defaults in the payment of this note or in the performance of any obligation in any instrument securing or collateral to this note; (2) (a) Borrower or (b) any other person liable on any part of this note (an "Other Obligated Party") fails to timely pay or perform any obligation or covenant in any written agreement between Lender and Borrower or any Other Obligated Party other than as described in (1) above; (3) any representation in this note or in any other written agreement between Lender and Borrower or any Other Obligated Party is materially false when made; (4) a receiver is appointed for Borrower or an Other Obligated Party or any property on which a lien or security interest is created as security (the "Collateral Security") for any part of this note; (5) any Collateral Security is assigned for the benefit of creditors; (6) a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is commenced by Borrower, a partnership of which Borrower is a general partner, or an Other Obligated Party; (7) (a) a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is commenced against Borrower, a partnership of which Borrower is a general partner, or an Other Obligated Party and (b) the proceeding continues without dismissal for sixty days, the party against whom the proceeding is commenced admits the material allegations of the petition against it, or an order for relief is entered; (8) Borrower, a partnership of which Borrower is a general partner, or an Other Obligated Party is terminated, begins to wind up its affairs, or is authorized to terminate or wind up its affairs by its governing body or persons, or any event occurs or condition exists that permits the termination or winding up of the affairs of Borrower, a partnership of which Borrower is a general partner, or an Other Obligated Party; or (9) any Collateral Security is impaired by loss, theft, damage, levy and execution, issuance of an official writ or order of seizure, or destruction, unless it is promptly replaced with collateral security of like kind and quality or restored to its former condition.

The most likely scenario is that his renters will eventually do something that costs him a significant loss, despite cutting them a major break for so long. 

So what's the incentive of the buyer to spend $200k+ cash just to break even on a property that is in a market with limited to no chance of appreciation?

Exploring wholesaling and land investing is a great way to break into the industry, and your focus on value-adding strategies and modular housing shows you’re thinking creatively about how to address market needs.Your entrepreneurial background in auto detailing will definitely serve you well in real estate, especially with your attention to detail and perseverance.

It was the only operation like it in the country as could be found through regulatory bodies and it was deemed compliant.