Specifically, I think they should arrange a discounted sale even if that means they lose money.

“What is a cap rate” is an easy inquiry. it’s the specific rent data questions you have that will likely not return anything accurate. 

This on addresses your specific 2nd qeustion.The question is not whether clearing the jungle qualifies as a preservation improvement, it is whether you are even allowed to recover for preservation improvements at all with that property. 

@Scott Bowen Any specific market you are referring to?

However, an essential exception emerged in the 1990s, allowing specific rental income to be categorized as non-passive.

One of them told me that if I close the loan directly into an LLC (which he confirmed they can do), then it won't affect my personal DTI ratio when I'm looking to qualify for future loans, specifically my next primary/house hack that I plan to buy at the end of next summer. 

For a more specific answer. 

It's interesting because they use robotics for their manufacturing of modular units.

Not to get political, but it's very interesting to see what it's doing in specific areas. 

Is there specific counties you think I should be focusing my search?