Does anybody have any spreadsheets or tools that they'd be willing to share with me around some solid number predictions based on interest rates, occ %, etc. 

Property taxes are determined based upon the property’s assessed value that is determined by the public tax assessor.

"All Diversified Lending LLC" based out of Arizona?

Admittedly, finding direct comparables has been challenging due to the unique nature of our family's home, but these figures give us a good starting point.I've taken the proactive step of having a property manager conduct an inspection, and preliminary feedback suggests that the renovations required might be relatively minor, pending the final review from the contractor.

There should not be a $100,000 discrepancy in the dwelling coverage (based on a replacement cost estimate.).

I did a rant on BP recently about the arbitrary-nature of the 2% Fed target, but that's not what you're asking.

There are plenty of renters due to the army base, a management training ground in Juarez, a large number of our employees always to a home to rent, and other factors.

They'll make you rip open the walls to inspect and then reclose them up on your dime.I'd say follow the municipal and lender guidelines as closely as possible for rehabbing, you'll feel better knowing your bases are covered.

Blue Ridge looks attractive based off my search and pricing there. 

I would think it'd be pretty simple to calculate his actual rent income based on the properties current conditions and explain that at best, the tenants in place stay for years to come, he continues doing the bare minimum, and his highest predicted income is x dollars, barring any emergency spending to keep the tenants happy.