There are a couple of FB groups with thousands of members for this market, with wholesalers posting houses all day long. 

We've also had a number of people relocating to the area reach out and say that they would prefer a furnished unit while they looked for a more permanent housing solution (often purchasing a home). 

I'm in St louis, but the house is just across the river in Illinois.I've spoken directly to a few brokers.

Hi Chris -  My company specializes in helping homeowners navigate state housing regulations.If your life circumstances change and you move out before 3 yrs is up, you will not be penalized.

She gave me a very vague list of work completed with numbers ("dent to woodwork $," "Paint, $," "Hardwood scratched $" etc), but I cannot match any work done in the house with the list.

He was upside down, house become unlivable and he moved out.

For example, a “base hit” single family house I bought off the MLS 6 years ago cost me 100k.

For example, Rentometer would consider a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family house and a 3 bedroom 1 bath apartment to be comparable properties for determining the rent amount. 

Good point above on 84, they have great prices on lumber- most pro framers use them.When calling supply houses always ask for framers who pay their bills on time.

Long story short I’m acquiring the house with existing tenants.