Although this is probably less likely than the water leaking in through the window wells, it is possible, and you'll want to eliminate it as a cause of the flooding before deciding on how to fix the issue, because if it's groundwater, then the solution to the problem may be completely different than if it's water coming from other sources.As you consider these questions, keep in mind that water follows the path of least resistance--for example, water will flow through a gravel-filled trench much quicker than through solid earth/clay.

@Dominique Guinnane - Comparing a permanent rate buy down (standard rate buydown) vs a temporary buydown are two different scenarios. 

As a matter of fact I've consulted for free with people who are paying a different QI to do their exchange.  

Trying to think of different offerings to get up occupancy. 

Identify actual buyer who is willing/able to pay at least negotiated price, plus finder/transfer fee ($5-10k, for example); create a contract with end-buyer that identifies finder/transfer fee, agreement to complete purchase, and assigns difference (if any) of contract price and end-buyer price to self4.

start building a basic underwriting spreadsheet so you can play with the various deal inputs, test out different scenarios, and see how they perform financially.Analyzing deals is the only way one really learns to think like an investor!

However, time in the market makes all the difference in the world!

On a different level, STRs are seeing a flock towards uniqueness, and the commodity units are starting to struggle revenue wise.

Over the years I've worked with brokers that would figure out 6 different ways to do a deal and then we'd compare them all against what the specific goal for the deal is.Mike

Late to the game here, but thought I'd chime in to give a different perspective.