You could get design & pricing tips there.Usually for South Florida not far from the ocean, a bedroom will rent for $50-$80/night and higher on weekends or special event.

Do any of you attend the local REIA?

You can discover partners or investors/private lenders at your local real estate investor meetings.. or something more creative like attending an IRA educational seminar or class and approaching others who attend that are looking to invest more creatively into real estate.

Read everything pertinent to your interest on Bigger Pockets, attend your local REIA and take action.

For a general overview on finances, i would think there could be beneficial meetups in the area he can attend, like minded individuals will change thinking... which is critical! 

My reason for adding garbage electricity etc is because if the zoning is residential and commercial it would be an Airbnb/event hall/ corporate retreat.

As for the value of my properties, I don't plan on selling anytime soon so I would weather the storm.Additionally, I believe many investors (at least) are sitting on resources to be able to pounce on an event (opportunity) like this.So, with all of that said, I ask the hypothetical question (at least for areas such as mine) if everybody is waiting on a "bubble burst" can it ever happen??

I'm curious to know how your deal went so I can prepare myself in the event I win an auction in the future.  

We plan on attending the auction at the courthouse in 2 weeks to see what happens.

BP will not allow numbers and e-mails to be posted outside marketplace but you can check out Chris Darwiche at vinegroup.caMeetup:https://www.meetup.com/Volition/events/252476702/?