I'll try to answer your specific questions but keep in mind I am not an expert, this is just some information I have picked up on my journey from more seasoned investors.1.

I'm not an expert but I'd think 6 months shouldn't be impossible to find.Lastly, consider bumping up your vacancy % to 10%. 

Here is a quote that I believe sums up investing very well: "Investing is the intersection of economics and psychology.

I'm no expert by any means, but buying a "move-in ready" property is not going to be a successful BRRRR property - it's extremely unlikely that you can force enough value on a move-in ready property through the rehab.

But, its a well-designed city that's easy to navigate, has several economic drivers and many sub-markets.  

I'm not an expert because I've only worked with my local lenders.

I was considering becoming an expert in wrapping SFH's as my start in RE, but have a few questions?

And the politician that gives out the most "free" stuff will be the one that continues to win elections.That sure as hell sounds like a damned good reason we want kids to learn calculus and program robots in high school (to do the jobs of tomorrow) but they never have to write out an amortization table (to figure out how they're getting screwed today).I'm still trying to figure out what kind of slick moves were pulled to kill Home Economics and basic cooking instruction in every high school in America.

But these are macro-economic trends primarily attributed to the Millennial and Baby Boomer demographics who typically are not leasing at this type of property.

The area I’m from has recently suffered a massive economic down turn with the loss of about 700 40k plus salaries, while already being smacked by the opioid epidemic.