I can't get the sense for the cost of their "Stage 2" service and they won't disclose it.

I sometimes think about investing there given my affinity with the location...but realistically it just makes more sense to put my money in rentals in Indianapolis where I invest currently and the returns are still solid.

Your income isn't high enough for it to make sense as a rental and the closer you get to your residence limit the greater pressure you will have to sell it before losing your exclusion in whole or part. 500k right now can make $15k per year income with zero maintenance or tenant risks. 

Does this make sense?  

@Jason Sung, common sense says that yes it is true.

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

And don't be afraid to walk away from a deal if the numbers don't make sense.

Rather than buying one at a time at a much slower pace with no bleeding but then soon it won't make sense to buy at all, the ship has already sailed.

it doesn't make sense unless it's some kind of short term thing like a BRRRR - is that what you're looking at?

This doesn't make much sense.