I would lead with what the draw is and what sets you apart from your competition.

The tenant will claim your service sucked and only tip you $200. 

I am ready to collaborate and (literally) venture into amazing and profitable relationships! 

If you can get a better deal on the home due to age its a fine and if you need financing banks do not judge year built. 

At a minimum,  you should understand what the current zoning is and what restrictions there are.As the post above mentioned reaching out or going in person to speak with the planning and zoning department will be very helpful. 

Most people will get the loan in their name first, and then transfer it into the LLC after.

These methods include: Detailed Engineering Cost ApproachDetailed Engineering Cost Estimate ApproachSurvey or Letter ApproachResidual Estimation ApproachSampling or Modeling ApproachExperience or “Rule of Thumb” ApproachIt’s important to understand the differences between the approaches including which one best fits your property and the reliability of each approach.DETAILED ENGINEERING COST APPROACHThis approach compiles the costs from construction and accounting reports to build a report.

I actually work with a great team in LR that offers turnkey and new construction.

In general, what sources and heuristics do you use to determine if an area can support new construction in general, and in specific in GNO?

Go in person to the planning department and talk to them.