And via the clustering we are utilizing green-space in a communal manner thus reducing foot-print of that BUT retaining such perception as each unit has walkout to what seems a BIG green space.

My wife and I move into the house since we are looking to move to the area anyways, and we all do a lot of the rehab ourselves, probably with my wife and I doing a little more since we would be living there.In this case, how does the friend with cash get their money out of this deal in a time-efficient manner, since they're primarily looking at this as a flip? 

Diversifying income streams and focusing on appreciation alongside cash flow creates a more balanced and sustainable strategy.

However, financial freedom isn’t a one-time event; it’s about sustaining your desired lifestyle for the rest of your life.Once you have your goals, the next decision is where to invest.Investment Market/CityThe investment city determines all long-term income characteristics, including whether rents rise fast enough to outpace inflation and how long your income will last.Understanding inflation: It takes more dollars to buy the same goods every time you go to the store.

My grandfather used this truth to subdivide & sell most of his farmland in rural MA and sustain his family comfortably over the years.  

Advise him in writing that - email AND via US postal system with proof of delivery required that the lease remains in effect as is and that you, again, recommend that he file a claim with the provider of his renter's insurance for any losses he felt were sustained. 

It’s filling out in a less dense manner cuz there’s so much space.  

You make revenue here and there but the goal is to generate enough in the winter to sustain all the expenses for the entire year. 

The 15% return is in paper and not sustainable. 

In addition to the issues with debt costs, the properties don't seem to be functioning in a manner that will lead to profitability or even break even.